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Title
:

Amma Tell Me About Rakshabandhan

Author
:
Bhakti Mathur
ISBN
:
9789887905981
Book No
:
10101
Status
:
Available
Shelf
:
RA-R4S1
Category
:
Young Readers
Subcategory
:
Age: 6 to 8
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Summary

Children love Raksha Bandhan but do they know how this tradition began? Join the siblings Klaka and Kiki as they celebrate Rakhi with their sister Maya and hear Amma narrates the stories behind the festival - of what Lakshmi had to do to get her husband back, of how Indra emerged victorious after nearly losing a battle and how Rabindranath Tagore foiled a well laid plan of the British empire. For ages 2 to 8. Written in rhyme with vibrant, captivating illustrations, by Bhakti Mathur, author of the best-selling 'Amma Tell Me' Series. A promise to love and to protect Is sealed by the special thread of Rakhi. Learn how this lovey tradition began With Amma, Klaka and little Kiki. How Vishnu taught arrogant Bali a lesson; A story about Indra, the God of lightning. Learn the power of this special thread and how Tagore used it to stop brothers from fighting. "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.