Aarya & Dexter Adventures

Children’s picture books for curious young readers.

Meet Aarya

A toddler with a habit of wondering, “What if?” Her curiosity sometimes gets her into a pickle, but she notices, learns, and tries again. Every adventure leaves her with a beautiful little lesson — and usually another question.

Meet the Duo

Meet Dexter

A playful sidekick who takes relaxing very seriously. He loves a comfy spot, something tasty, and preferably a ball nearby.

but when Aarya finds an adventure, he somehow always ends up right in the middle of it.

Upcoming Adventure

The Ball That FLew Too FAR

Aarya and Dexter’s special Golden Ball takes an unexpected trip beyond the field. With help from their friends, they must work together, follow a plan, and find a creative way to bring it back.

Coming December, 2026

Heart Behind the Stories

SWATI MOHTA

Meet Swati, she is the author and creator behind Aarya & Dexter Adventures. The idea for the series began at home, during the wonderfully unpredictable toddler years — filled with curiosity, big feelings, funny questions, and moments when simple instructions didn’t always seem to work.

Swati found that stories often reached her daughter in a way instructions could not. She began weaving everyday situations into playful little adventures about feelings, choices, friendship, curiosity, and growing up — creating a gentler way to explain, connect, and guide.

Over time, those stories grew into the world of Aarya & Dexter. Now, Swati is bringing them to life as children’s books, hoping they spark imagination, encourage meaningful conversations, and become part of other families’ story time too.

Educational Reviewer

Celine Bedoo

Celine has worked in early childhood education for more than 10 years, beginning her journey as a classroom teacher. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Education, she brings a strong understanding of how young children learn, communicate, and develop.

As the Educational and Creative Reviewer for Aarya & Dexter Adventures, Celine reviews each story through an early-childhood lens — considering how the story can be read aloud, how the text is structured for young and early readers, whether the language and pacing are age-appropriate, and how the themes connect with children’s developmental milestones.

Her perspective helps the stories remain playful and engaging while also supporting the way young children listen, understand, imagine, and learn.