The Full Amma Tell Me Series


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A box set of ten of the books in the 'Amma Tell Me' Series. The set includes the following books: 1. Amma Tell Me About Holi! 2. Amma Tell Me About Diwali! 3. Amma Tell Me About Ramayana! 4. Amma Tell Me About Ganesha! 5. Amma Tell Me About Krishna! 6. Amma Tell Me How Krishna Fought The Demons! 7. Amma Tell Me How Krishna Destroyed Kansa! 8. Amma Tell Me About Hanuman! 9. Amma Tell Me How Hanuman Crossed The Ocean! 10. Amma Tell Me About Hanuman's Adventures In Lanka!




Amma Tell Me about Krishna!


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The festival of Janamashtami - Celebrates the birth of Krishna, An avatar of Lord Vishnu, Born to rid the world of evil Kansa. The story of his magical escape from prison, Across the flooded river Yamuna. Helped by a snake called Shesh Naag, His arrival at the home of Nand and Yashoda!" --Back cover.




The Amma Tell Me Festival Series


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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! 2. Amma Tell Me About Diwali! 3. Amma Tell Me About Ramayana!




Amma Tell Me about Durga Puja!


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In rhyming text, describes how the ten-armed woman named Durga was created to defeat the immortal demon Mahisha, and details how her achievements are celebrated in Durga Puja, the ten-day festival of song, worship, and prayer.




Amma Tell Me about the Avatars of Vishnu! (Kurma Avatar)


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Immerse into one of the most fascinating tales from Hindu mythology with Amma, Klaka and Kiki. The story of how the arch enemies, the devas and the asuras, came together to churn the great ocean to seek divine amrita. Learn how Vishnu, the preserver, enabled this monumental task, assuming the form of Kurma, a tortoise, in his second avatar. Find out how the devas were able to overcome the asuras with the help of an enchantress and how the notorious Rahu and Ketu came to be. 'Amma Tell Me' is a charming and informative series of children's books that introduces the major Hindu festivals and stories from mythology to young readers, and is perfect for families wanting to share stories of Hinduism with their children or for educators looking for a 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 engaging way. The series has 14 books.




Amma Tell Me about Raksha Bandhan!


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"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"--




Amma, Take Me to Tirupati


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Amma, Take Me to the Golden Temple


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Come, explore the places we worship Join Amma and her children as they travel to the famous Golden Temple in Amritsar. Take a tour through the wonderful sights, sounds and history of Darbar Sahib. Hear stories about the Sikh gurus. Visit Darshani Deori and Akal Takht. Savour a drink from the sacred waters at Har Ki Pauri and the langar from the world's biggest kitchen! Learn Guru Nanak's eternal message of equality, love and service. Told through interesting stories with captivating illustrations, this new series introduces readers to the history of different faiths and their associated monuments.




Amma, Take Me to Shirdi


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Join Amma and her boys as they travel to Shirdi, home to one of India's most celebrated saints-Sai Baba. Hear the story of one of the most loved and revered mystics. Walk around the neem tree that gave him shelter. Relish a few moments in Dwarka Mai, the dilapidated mosque that became his home. Visit Dhuni Mai, the ever-burning fire Sai Baba had lit, and receive his blessings. Hear stories of the countless miracles he performed as you pay respects at the Shri Samadhi Temple, where he rests. Feel Sai Baba's all-pervasive presence, blessings and grace as you soak in the spirit of this sanctum. Listen to his teachings of Shraddha and Saburi and his beliefs of 'Allah Malik' and 'Sabka Malik Ek'. Let Amma take you on a journey to witness the life of this unique saint who taught by example, compassion and kindness and who, for a century, has been drawing millions of adoring devotees every year. Told through interesting stories with captivating illustrations, this book brings alive an important place of worship in an engaging and non-preachy way.




Alma and How She Got Her Name


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A 2019 Caldecott Honor Book What’s in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be. If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes, too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.