The Maastarji Library · 23 original books
Sikh stories for every child in the diaspora.
Sikh values, no lectures. Stories where your children watch characters live their faith — through real moments, in the diaspora life they already know.
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THE FIVE KAKARS
Five articles of faith.
The Five Kakars are the five articles of faith that a baptised Sikh wears at all times. Each book in this collection brings one Kakar to life through a story your child will recognise — showing not just what the Kakar is, but what it means to carry it with love.
FATEH SINGH SERIES
A boy who always asks why.
Fateh Singh is a curious, kind-hearted boy navigating school, friendships, and family in the diaspora. Each story is a quiet moment where he bumps into a Sikh value — not as a lesson, but as something real he has to figure out for himself. Ages 4–12.
LIVES OF THE GURUS
Light that guided a people.
From Guru Nanak Dev Ji's first revelations to Guru Gobind Singh Ji's courage at Anandpur Sahib, these illustrated stories bring the Gurus' lives to children who may have heard the names but not yet met the stories behind them. Ages 4–12.
The Late Seeker: The Life of Guru Amar Das Ji
4-12
The Letters That Belong to Everyone: The Life of Guru Angad Dev Ji
4-12
The Light of Truth: The Life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
4-12
Ten Lights, One Flame
4-12
The Thread That Never Breaks: A Story from the Childhood of Guru Nanak
4-12
The Gentle Healer: The Life of Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji
4-12
The Secret of True Cleanliness: A Story from the Travels of Guru Nanak
4-12
The Missing Bowl: A Story from the Life of Guru Nanak
4-12
SIKH HISTORY & STORIES
Courage, service & sacrifice
Sikh history is full of ordinary people who chose courage, service, and sacrifice in extraordinary moments. These books introduce children to that tradition — from the birth of the Khalsa to stories of quiet, unsung devotion. Ages 4–12.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these Sikh children's books free to read?
- Yes — every book on Maastarji is free to read online, with no sign-up required. Pay-what-you-want PDF downloads are available on Gumroad, and print editions of select titles are available on Amazon.
- What ages are these books suitable for?
- All books are written for children aged 4–12. Younger children (ages 4–6) enjoy them read aloud; children aged 7 and up can read independently. The stories are short enough for a single sitting but rich enough to revisit as children grow.
- Do these books require prior knowledge of Sikhism?
- No. Each book is written so a child encountering Sikh values for the first time can follow the story naturally. Sikh terms are woven into context rather than explained in footnotes, so parents don't need to prepare before reading together.
- What Sikh values do these books explore?
- The books cover the Five Kakars (the articles of faith a Khalsa Sikh wears), the lives of the Sikh Gurus, and broader values like seva (selfless service), courage, compassion, and truth — all through character-driven stories set in the diaspora life children already know.
- Are Kindle or print editions available?
- Most books are available as Kindle ebooks on Amazon. A small number of titles also have print editions. All books are available as pay-what-you-want PDF downloads on Gumroad, so you can read them on any device or print at home.