The Amma Tell Me Festival Series (Three Book Set)
Written by Bhakti Mathur | Illustrated by Maulshree Somani
paperback, 3-book boxed set
Amma, Tell Me About Holi!
Here is the magical story of Holi - the Indian festival of colours in all its glory. As told to Klaka by his Amma, the story of Holi is one of a monstrous king who thought he was God, defeated when faith and miracles aligned.
Amma, Tell Me About Diwali!
Brilliant firecrackers lighting up the night, Diyas twinkling like stars! This is Diwali - the celebration of Prince Rama and his homecoming, his victory over Ravana, the evil demon King.
Amma, Tell Me About Ganesha!
The remover of obstacles, deva of wisdom and patron of letters, learning, arts, and sciences, Ganesha is a major deity in the Hindu pantheon, and his legends have lessons and morals which are still relevant today. This book relates stories about the birth of Ganesha and how he came to have his elephant head.