Nidhi Chanani Books in Order

In this picture book, a small cloud named Misty just wants to fit in with the other clouds’ fancy shapes and tricks. When she discovers a quieter talent that makes the valley below bloom, she learns that being herself is more than enough.

Priyanka longs to understand the India her mother left and the father she has never known. A mysterious shawl transports her into dazzling visions, but uncovering the truth requires a journey beyond fantasy toward her family's history and her own identity.

Before the events of Aladdin, young Princess Jasmine learns what caring for a tiger really involves. Her developing friendship with Rajah turns palace life into a lesson in responsibility, as she discovers that a pet needs attention, understanding, and dependable care.

A young girl approaches an ordinary school day as a brave explorer's quest. With Nidhi Chanani's illustrations, Bea Birdsong's story transforms visiting the library, making friends, and riding the bus into opportunities for confidence, kindness, and everyday acts of courage.

As evening settles over their Indian farm home, a brother and sister say good night to their animal companions. Hindi script, romanized Hindi, and English appear together in this gentle bedtime story, supporting shared reading and vocabulary building across both languages.

Nervous about speaking to her class, Binny finds the words to share her favorite festival. Thrity Umrigar's story, illustrated by Nidhi Chanani, introduces Diwali through fireworks, sweets, and clay lamps, celebrating the confidence that grows from sharing cherished traditions.

Searching for her missing father, Shaheen and her cousin Tannaz discover a magical jukebox that transports them through music history. Records lead them to concerts and political marches across different decades, turning their investigation into an adventure through time and family connections.

Kitana is a shark princess, and her friend Mack hopes to become one despite worrying that his sharp teeth and sneezes make him dangerous. Their underwater adventure explores friendship and the freedom to define themselves beyond those fears.

Kitana skips a shark party, then discovers a mysterious creature in the deep ocean was never invited. With Mack lighting their way, the two shark princesses venture into unfamiliar waters to find the excluded guest together.

Aria arrives in San Francisco determined to revitalize her grandmother's boba café, unaware it secretly feeds a monster beneath the city. Her successful publicity disrupts that routine, causing earthquakes and forcing her to confront the café's hidden responsibility.

Mack trains hard for the ocean's first surfing competition, but seeing a more skilled shark leaves him ready to quit. Kitana and an admiring young shark help him reconsider whether enjoyment matters more than winning.