Amma, Tell Me About Holi! - Couverture souple

Mathur, Bhakti

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9881239532 ISBN 13 : 9789881239532

Editeur : Anjana Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

Tell your children about Holi, the Indian Festival of Colours, by reading this beautiful children’s picture book to them, written in rhyme with captivating illustrations, from the bestselling author of the ‘Amma Tell Me’ Series, Bhakti Mathur. For ages 2 to 8. Siblings Klaka and Kiki gather with their friends and family to celebrate this spring festival which symbolises new beginnings, friendships, forgiveness, and, of course, a license to being naughty and playing pranks! At the end of the day as Amma tucks the brothers in bed, she answers their countless questions - Why do we color one another on Holi, where does Holi get its name from? Why do we light a fire the night before Holi? Come let's hear the magical story, Of Holi in all its vibrant glory As told to Klaka, an eager little boy, By his Amma, with dollops of joy. First, a tale of colors and childhood fun: Naughty Krishna and Radha, his loved one. Next, an evil king who thought he was God, His son Prahlad refused to accept the fraud. He threatened his own son, who did not think him divine. But against the evil king, faith and miracles did align. A story of faith, devotion and love. Passed down to children, from generations above… "Amma Tell Me" is a charming and informative series of children's books that introduces the major Hindu festivals and figures to young readers, and are perfect for families wanting to share stories of Hinduism with their children or for educators looking for resource on the Hindu culture for their students. Written in rhyme with vivid, captivating illustrations, this series brings Hindu mythology to its readers in a fun and non-preachy way. The Series has ten books on the festivals of Holi, Diwali, and on the Hindu gods Krishna, Hanuman and Ganesha.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Bhakti Mathur is the author of the 'Amma Tell Me' and 'Amma Take Me' series of children's books about Indian mythology and history, with 18 published titles to date. After a long stint as a banker, she now juggles her time between writing, practicing yoga, and with her family. She lives in Hong Kong with her husband, their two children, and two dogs. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the University of Hong Kong and is a freelance journalist with over 88 published articles in the South China Morning Post on life, health, and fitness. Bhakti is an ICF credentialed (ACC) executive coach and a bibliotherapist. When not writing or running after her boys, Bhakti is happiest curled up with a book in one hand and a hot cup of chai in the other.

For more information, please visit bhaktimathur.com; reflectwithbhakti.com; bookswithb.net.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Anjana Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9881239532
• ISBN 13: 9789881239532
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 28
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible