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The Amma Tell Me Festival Series

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The Amma Tell Me Festival Series

Three Book Set
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A three-book box set of the following festivals in the 'Amma Tell Me' Series: 1. Amma Tell Me About Holi! 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. 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 colour one another on Holi, where does Holi get its name from? Why do we light a fire the night before Holi? 2. Amma Tell Me About Diwali! Celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of lights by reading this wonderful children's picture book to your kids. Join the two brothers Klaka and Kiki as they light diyas and firecrackers, buy new clothes, and get Amma to answer their countless questions - Why do we celebrate Diwali? Why do we pray to Ganesha and Lakshmi on Diwali? And hear the story of Rama and his homecoming. A perfect book to introduce the stories behind Diwali to your children. 3. Amma Tell Me About Ganesha! A children's picture book that tells the story of how Ganesha got an elephant's head! Join the siblings Klaka and Kiki as they celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesha's birthday with much fanfare, and listen to their Amma narrate the magical story of how he was born, how he fought Shiva and why he is the first god to be worshipped before embarking on any new venture. 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 fourteen books. For ages 2 to 8.

Author Biography:

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.
Release date Australia
November 1st, 2016
Author
Audience
  • Children / Juvenile
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Interest Age
From 2 to 8 years
Pages
54
Dimensions
257x259x20
ISBN-13
9789881239563
Product ID
27264090

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