The Magical Adventures of Krishna: How a Mischief Maker Saved the World - Hardcover

Sperling, Vatsala

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1591431107 ISBN 13: 9781591431107

Publisher: Bear Cub Books, 2009

Synopsis

Features Krishna, one of the most beloved characters of the Hindu pantheon, a spirited naughty boy who grows up to save the world

· Based on original stories from India adapted for Western children

· Illustrated throughout with glowing full-color paintings in traditional Indian style

Long, long ago, the world was overrun by terrible demons. Even the Earth goddess, Bhumi, was unable to protect the land. She appealed to Vishnu, God of Preservation, who agreed to be born on Earth as Krishna, to save the world from destruction. Krishna is part superhero, part mischievous boy, and tales of his exploits--from childish pranks to death-defying demon slayings to his enchantment of the milkmaids--have delighted Indian children for centuries.

Like every child, Krishna tries to be good, but his irrepressible high spirits lead him into any number of mischievous escapades. In the end, though, all of his adventures lead to a happy conclusion. His mother, Yashoda, loves him no matter what he does, reminding us that children who get all the love they need grow up strong and brave and ready to save the world.

The glowing illustrations, executed in transparent watercolors and tempera paints, are done in a centuries-old method traditional to India. Richly detailed, they bring to life the colorful cast of characters--humans, gods, and demons alike.

About this title

From the Author:

Vatsala Sperling, Ph.D., a native of India, learned these stories at her mother’s feet and enjoys introducing them to children of the Western world. She is the author of several books in this series, including most recently Ganga: The River that Flows from Heaven to Earth. Pieter Weltevrede began his artistic studies with Harish Johari in 1977 and also studied with Shri Chandra Bal. He has illustrated several books in this series, including Ganga and Ram the Demon Slayer.

From the Inside Flap:

CHILDREN / FOLKLORE

Long, long ago, the world was overrun by terrible demons. Even the earth goddess, Bhumi, was unable to protect the land. She appealed to Vishnu, God of Preservation, who agreed to be born on Earth as Krishna to save the world from destruction. Krishna is part superhero, part mischievous boy, and tales of his exploits--from childish pranks to death-defying demon slayings to his enchantment of the milkmaids--have delighted Indian children for centuries.

Like every child, Krishna tries to be good, but his irrepressible high spirits lead him into any number of mischievous escapades. In the end, though, all of his adventures lead to a happy conclusion. His mother, Yashoda, loves him no matter what he does, reminding us that children who get all the love they need grow up strong and brave and ready to save the world.

The glowing illustrations, executed in transparent watercolors and tempera paints, are done in a centuries-old method traditional to India. Richly detailed, they bring to life the colorful cast of characters--humans, gods, and demons alike.

VATSALA SPERLING, Ph.D., a native of India, learned these stories at her mother’s feet and enjoys introducing them to children of the Western world. She is the author of several books in this series, including How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head. She lives in Vermont with her husband and son.

PIETER WELTEVREDE began his artistic studies with Harish Johari in 1977 and also studied with Shri Chandra Bal. He has illustrated several books in this series, including Ganga and Ram the Demon Slayer. He lives in Holland with his wife and three children and travels to India annually.

THE CLASSIC INDIAN STORIES FOR CHILDREN SERIES

1 · How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head

2 · How Parvati Won the Heart of Shiva

3 · Ram the Demon Slayer

4 · Hanuman’s Journey to the Medicine Mountain

5 · Karna: The Greatest Archer in the World

6 · Ganga: The River that Flows from Heaven to Earth

7 · The Magical Adventures of Krishna

About this edition

• Publisher: Bear Cub Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1591431107
• ISBN 13: 9781591431107
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Weltevrede Pieter