Deepavali
Why do families in South India wake up before the sun on Deepavali? This gentle picture book tells the story of Krishna, from the baby carried across a stormy river to the brave prince who, with Satyabhama, chased away the greedy demon king Narakasura.
Made for reading aloud, each page has just a few short sentences and a full-colour illustration. Children meet a little boy who steals butter and plays the flute for the cows, lifts a whole hill to keep his village dry, and grows up to set everyone free. The battle is told gently, with nothing frightening on the page.
Inside you'll find: - The story of Krishna and Deepavali, told simply for ages 3 to 7 - Warm, full-page illustrations on every spread - "What Krishna taught us": six life lessons, each linked to a moment in the story, to talk about together - A perfect Deepavali read, classroom read-aloud or festival gift
Specs
- Format
- Digital PDF, 32 pages
- Size
- 8.5 × 8.5 in
- Ages
- 3 to 7
Facts for kids
- In much of South India, Deepavali is celebrated at dawn, on the day called Naraka Chaturdashi.
- Krishna's stories are told in the Bhagavata Purana, a very old book from India.
- Krishna is often shown with blue skin, a flute and a peacock feather in his hair.
- The day after Diwali, many families celebrate Govardhan Puja, remembering how Krishna lifted the hill.
- Garuda, the giant eagle Krishna rode, is also the name of the national airline of Indonesia.
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