Pupilio, An Online Bookshelf

Pupilio, An Online Bookshelf An Independent Bookstore in Indirapuram with a focus on Children's Books! Explore stories, connect with authors, and celebrate the joy of reading with us! 🌈💛

Discover carefully curated books for all ages, from children’s treasures to timeless classics.

05/08/2026

An Oliver Jeffers signature? That’s not something you come across every day.

So when we got these exclusive signed bookplates for his newest book ‘A Day Off School’, we couldn’t contain our joy.

Every preorder placed with us comes with these signed bookplates by both Oliver Jeffers and Kevin Waldron.

These are the moments we love as an independent bookstore. Finding little treasures like these and sharing them with the people who trust us with their books.

Here’s to books that become keepsakes. ❤️



Friendship is one of the very first relationships children learn to build on their own. And books have a beautiful way o...
02/08/2026

Friendship is one of the very first relationships children learn to build on their own. And books have a beautiful way of helping them understand what that really means.

Some stories celebrate lifelong friendships. Some show us that friends can be wonderfully different. Others remind us that making friends can feel scary; and that’s okay too.

These are a few of our favourite books about friendship, the ones we’ve returned to again and again, both for children and for ourselves.

Narwhal & Jelly

Complete opposites.
Endlessly curious.
Always cheering each other on.

Proof that the best friendships don’t need people to be alike.

The Girls & The Boys by Lauren Ace

These are our absolute favourites and we can’t recommend them enough.

Friendships change as we grow.
They stretch, stumble, drift apart, and find their way back.

A gentle reminder that true friendship makes room for change.

Bear & Bird by Jarvis

The kind of friendship built in everyday moments.

A walk.
A conversation.
A cup of tea.
A little kindness.

Sometimes that’s all it takes.

Charlie Mackesy’s stories remind us that the greatest friendships help us feel seen, accepted and never alone.

Tom Percival’s Big Bright Feelings

Tom Percival’s books are a big hit and we’ve seen some lovely friendships here.

Making friends isn’t always easy.

Sometimes shyness, worries or self-doubt get in the way. These stories gently reassure children that friendship grows one small step at a time.

Oliver Jeffers’ stories

Whether it’s a boy and a penguin finding their way back to each other, or crayons discovering new friendships, these stories remind us that friendship begins with empathy.

Winnie-the-Pooh

Perhaps the most comforting friendship of all.

Friends who accept every version of you - quiet, anxious, bouncy, gloomy or brave - without asking you to be anyone else.

Books that help children build friendships

Not every child finds making friends easy.

These thoughtful books offer practical ways to understand feelings, start conversations and build meaningful friendships.

Some friendships stay with us long after we’ve turned the last page.They make us laugh, remind us of our own friends, or...
02/08/2026

Some friendships stay with us long after we’ve turned the last page.

They make us laugh, remind us of our own friends, or simply leave us wishing we could be a part of their adventures.

This Friendship Day, we’d love to know...

💛 Which fictional friendship would you love to be a part of?

It could be from a children’s book or an adult book. Tell us who you’d choose, and if you can, tell us why. We have a feeling our TBRs are about to get a little longer. 📚

Friendship • Stories • Books • Characters • Imagination • Community

Pupilio began with a simple dream: building a library for my little girl when she was just seven months old. I didn’t ha...
09/06/2026

Pupilio began with a simple dream: building a library for my little girl when she was just seven months old. I didn’t have big plans, I was simply looking for good books and creating a small world of stories for her.

Slowly, one reader at a time, that little dream grew. Our curation resonated with so many of you, and before we knew it, we were helping build libraries for many children.

Two years ago, another dream came true: our very first retail store.

We signed the lease with equal parts excitement and disbelief. In just three weeks, an empty space was transformed into a warm little haven for book lovers. We painted, arranged shelves, unpacked endless cartons, debated tiny details, and poured our hearts into every corner.

The last two years have been full of growth, conversations, author events, and community. We opened our doors in a location many advised us against, and yet it became a place where readers, children, and parents gathered with warmth and trust.

Now, as we move to a new location, we wanted to pause and celebrate our first home. Some places become more than just addresses; they hold memories, laughter, late-night unpacking sessions, and countless conversations about books.

Today’s post is about the transformation itself: the before and after.



A few people deserve special thanks for helping shape this space.
, for sharing this dream and our love for children’s literature.
Dimpy Bhaiya, for patiently helping bring every idea to life.
My brothers Ravi .traveller and Aayush , and my family, for their unwavering support and for helping realise this dream.
Vineet, for being the quiet strength behind every leap of faith.
Jenisha, my not-so-little baby, because Pupilio exists because of you.
Team Pupilio who make work tirelessly and help shape every chapter.

To all of you who walked through these doors, attended events, browsed our shelves, trusted our recommendations, and made this space feel alive, thank you. Special gratitude to our online community, who have cheered us on, supported us, and celebrated every milestone alongside us.

A new chapter is about to begin, but this first one will always be unforgettable.

20/05/2026

Save this to your reading list to combat Islamophobia.

We originally created this post to mark the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

With books for all ages, from babies to grown-ups.

But without invoking distress, there seem a lot of good reasons to share this today as well. And indeed, is there ever a bad time for a good reminder?

Our thanks to all the wonderful authors, artists and publishers who have taken upon themselves the responsibility to hold humanity to higher standards — told these stories, shown these truths, and put them out there into the world.

(Please DM if you would like to purchase any of these titles from us, or explore these books and more on www.pupilio.com)



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08/05/2026

These handsome hardcovers make perfect gifts for new teens and young adults of every gender and persuasion!

And yes, the advanced-reader middle-graders too!

Decor with substance, yes?! Telling them you're taking their ability to think and speak to and negotiate the wider world seriously. Showing them the past, the future, the humour that makes a solid legacy.

DM and we will help you choose just the right one for YOUR youngling!



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Celebrating the book today, on William Shakespeare’s 462nd birth anniversary, with our favourite selection of books abou...
23/04/2026

Celebrating the book today, on William Shakespeare’s 462nd birth anniversary, with our favourite selection of books about books — for children and grown-ups alike.

How many have you read? Which are you reaching for next? (DM to purchase from Pupilio or look for them on www.pupilio.com)

(And yes, also, we snuck in a few books about libraries and reading habits…)



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21/04/2026

Author session ahoy!

We’re celebrating Independent Bookstore Day with a very special event…

An important conversation on bullying and empathy (and how bystanders can help!)
with Shyamala Shanmugasundaram
author of Under Pressure
the story of Freddie Mercury
a young Indian boy before he became QUEEN…

Age group: 7–14 years
Registration mandatory. Please DM for details

Place: Pupilio bookstore, Indirapuram
Time: 3:15 p.m., 25 April 2026

14/04/2026

Look who gave us a shoutout that left us gobsmacked on the ground! 🤩❤️

Oliver Jeffers’ new title ‘A Day Off School’ comes out this July.

It’s the story of Henry, a boy who manages to wangle a day off school, feigning illness. But by lunchtime he’s exhausted all the fun that being at home has to offer and his mind begins to wonder what’s happening at school.

He gets extreme FOMO as the things he thinks he might be missing out on get more and more far-fetched!

Illustrated by Kevin Waldron and hand-lettered throughout by Oliver himself thereby carrying his visual signature, this book promises to be a treat!

DM or comment to pre-order, exclusively from

Our retail store completes 2 years today! Couldn’t have asked for a better gift! Thank you

We are beyond excited! 😀

Address

333/1, Manu Plaza, Ground Floor, Shakti Khand 1, Indirapuram
Ghaziabad
201014

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 8:30pm

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+919711028302

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