Tinkle Digest
Comics with Suppandi and Shikari Shambu. Even reluctant readers enjoy them.
One digest makes a good return gift; give two or three for a birthday.
Gift guide · Birthdays & Diwali
Return gifts under ₹300 that children actually use
Instead of plastic toys that break in a day, small gifts that get used. Buying in bulk online often gets a better deal.
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Up to ₹500
Panchatantra stories (Hindi)
Illustrated Hindi stories, each ending with a lesson. The easiest way to start reading in Hindi.
Choose a large-print edition; it's easier for young readers.
UNO card game
Two minutes to learn, hours to play. The safest choice for a birthday return gift.
Buy the original Mattel pack; copies tear quickly.
Adjustable skipping rope
Cheap, small and very useful. Five minutes of exercise a day, even on the terrace.
Choose an adjustable one; it grows with your child.
Frisbee (flying disc)
An easy reason to run around in the park. Works for two players or ten.
Pick one with soft edges; it's gentler on hands.
Sketch pens, 24 shades
A return gift every child uses. Camlin, Faber-Castell and Doms are all trusted brands in India.
Choose washable ink; it comes out of clothes.
Origami paper kit with guide
Fold paper into animals, flowers and boats. Cheap, calming and good for the brain.
Make sure it comes with a picture-based step-by-step guide.
Diya painting kit
Clay diyas and paints: children decorate their own diyas and light them at Diwali. Great as a return gift too.
Choose a kit with water-based, non-toxic paints.
Hair accessories set (clips, scrunchies)
A set of colourful clips and scrunchies. The return gift girls like most.
Avoid metal clips with sharp edges.
Pencil pouch with stationery set
Pouch, pencils, eraser, sharpener and ruler in one pack. A return gift every child uses.
Choose a sturdy pouch with a zip.
Geometry box
Used in maths every day from Class 5 onwards. A good-quality compass and protractor matter.
The compass screw should stay tight; cheap boxes loosen quickly.
Gift guides
Diwali Gifts for 8–12 Year Olds
Five budgets, with hand-picked options in each.
21 picksGifts for Girls 8–12
Story books, dress-up and craft are big favourites with girls this age.
20 picksGifts for Boys 8–12
Boys this age love all kinds of toys: cars, blasters, building sets and sports.
16 picksScreen-free Diwali activities
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Books
Hindi and English stories, comics
STEM & science kits
Experiments, robotics, telescopes
Games, puzzles & toys
From carrom to Nerf
Outdoor & sports
Cycles, skates, cricket, football
Art & craft
Colours, clay, embroidery, jewellery
Fashion & beauty
Ethnic wear, watches, kids-safe makeup
School essentials
Bags, tiffins, bottles, study lamps