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A Pixar animator offers a colorful, close-up look at the most important gods and goddesses of the Hindu religion, in a collection of full-color illustrations, accompanied by concise profiles and the stories of Hindu mythology. Original. 40,000 first printing.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This is a lovely little book, offering cute and funky but respectful interpretations of the Hindu pantheon, in a art style quite similar to that of Samurai Jack. In the accompanying descriptions the raunchier aspects of the myths aren't ignored, but are couched in terms unlikely to attract the notice of children. The edition I have bought - by the time you read this there may well have been others, given how good a book this is - has a flaw, in that the binding is not strong enough to withstand the interest of a young child, and it's falling apart after only a couple of weeks. I'm probably going to have to apply a heavy duty stapler to it soon. Also, these bright, attractive pictures would benefit enormously from glossy paper, to really let them shine.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book on a recent trip to Bali. I was visiting lots of temples and needed something to help me keep all those Hindu gods straight in my head. As a non-Hindu I found it to be an affectionate and respectful introduction to a religion I really knew very little about before visiting a Hindu country. The illustrations are cute and humourous and the accounts of the god's activities just a little tongue in cheek. My two year old daughter loves it and claims it as her elephant book. I would agree with the previous reviewer that the binding is weak and that glossy pages would really make the images pop - hence four stars instead of 5! Its a great book to get someone who is travelling to India or another Hindu country for the first time.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I originally purchased this book for my son (aged 5), but I found it more interesting than he did. The illustrations are beautiful and I can see why kids may be drawn to it solely from a visual sense. The descriptions are however are a little more complicated despite the authors best attempts to keep it simple. This is due to the complex nature and convoluted stories pertaining to each character so I think the author was up against it to try and appeal to a very young audience. This book is still a great visual tool for parents interested in introducing their children to Hinduism.
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Excellent
This is an awesome book for young kids specially those living outside India. I have already bought two of them to gift to my nephews. Read more
Published 2 months ago by saxena
really funny
This book is really a good way to teach children about the Hindu deities. The pictures a great, the stories short but clear. Children love this book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by mamaste
Trying too hard
I'm Hindu and I live outside India so I thought this would be a good way to get my kids more familiar with our religion. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Neeraj Sharma
Great learning about Hindu Gods for kids and adults
I absolutely love this book. Illustrations are very thought out, unique and kid friendly. My seven year old son can't get enough of the stories. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Margaret Z
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