| Elephant Prince: The Story of Ganesh
| Elephant-headed and big-bellied, mischievous and sweet, the god Ganesh is one of the most familiar faces in the world. But why does he have the head of an elephant? Set in the Himalayas in a time of gods and goddesses, Elephant Prince tells the story of a remarkable bond between a mother and her son, a remorseful god, a generous elephant and the boy who became Ganesh. Belgin K. Wedman's jewel-toned illustrations, reminiscent of classical Indian miniatures, complement this poetic story of one of ...More
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| Lighting a Lamp (Festival Time)
| Here is a simple introduction to the Hindu festival of Diwali, suitable for even the youngest child.
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| The Broken Tusk: Stories of the Hindu God Ganesha
| A collection of stories about the pantheon of Hindu gods, centering on the sometimes greedy, sometimes impulsive, but always generous, elephant-headed Ganesha.
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| How Parvati Won the Heart of Shiva (Classic Indian Stories for Children)
| The magical story of how the princess Parvati opens the heart of her eternal husband Shiva • The courtship story of one of the central couples in Indian lore, Parvati and Shiva, made accessible for Western children • Illustrated throughout with paintings from the classic Indian tradition In the Hindu pantheon the great mother goddess Adishakti is the heavenly wife of Shiva, Lord of All Gods. Whenever Shiva or Adishakti come to Earth in human form, they are fated to marry each other again-...More
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| Hinduism (Religious Signs & Symbols)
| World religions all have their own distinct symbols and signs. This series shows children what signs and symbols are and why they are used in religion. Children learn about each religion and its symbols through looking at the key themes of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Hinduism. Each book is packed full of lively stories, folktales, songs, poems, recipes and activities.
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| Hanuman's Journey to the Medicine Mountain
| Tells the adventures of the magical monkey Hanuman, beloved in India as the devoted helper of Ram, hero of the Hindu epic tale the Ramayana • Introduces Western children to one of the most playful and beloved characters of Hindu mythology • Illustrated throughout with full-color paintings in the traditional Indian style Son of the monkey princess Anjana and the wind god Pavan, Hanuman is born on Earth to be a helper for Ram, the hero of the Hindu epic the Ramayana. Hanuman is no ordinary ...More
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| Hinduism (Religions of the world)
| Teach Yourself Hinduism is an easy-to-comprehend introduction to this ancient religion. Although it is the third largest religion in the world and boasts hundreds of millions of followers, many of us in the West remain unfamiliar with what it means to be Hindu. Here readers will find out about the religion's origins, beliefs, culture, and more.
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| What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple
| In many ways, attending a Hindu temple is similar to attending church or synagogue, or any other place of worship. In many ways, Hindu temples are distinctive. What do children--and their parents and friends--do in a temple? When do people go to a temple? How do people prepare to pray? What is the meaning of Om? Why are flowers and food brought to the temple? Do Hindus believe in many gods? Through concise but enlightening descriptions and engaging photos from Hindu temples, Mahe...More
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| Hindu Festivals Through the Year (Year of Festivals)
| Festivals, with their rich stories and colourful traditions, are an ideal way for children to learn about other cultures. A Year of Festivals introduces the main religious festivals as they occur through the year. The books include prayers, songs, quotations from religious writings, colourful photographs and fun activities to bring the festivals to life and help children join in the celebrations. Endmatter includes a glossary of important terms, a festival calendar for easy reference, a list of ...More
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| Here Comes Holi: The Festival of Colors
| Holi, one of the most colorful festivals celebrated through out India to welcome spring, is associated with many stories and tales. The story of Prahlad is, however, the most closely linked mythological story about Holi. Here Comes Holi: The Festival of Colors is the story of a young prince Prahlad and his evil father King Hirnakasypu. The story as told to a boy in modern India, brings out the fun and festivity of Holi with its mythical significance.
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| Silappadikaram and Manimekalai
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| Little Krishna
| The adventures of young Lord Krishna, enjoyed for centuries by Indian children, now available for Western children. • Includes 40 detailed illustrations painted in authentic and classic Indian style. • Stories are entertaining as well as instructive. • A rich slice of popular Indian lore made accessible for Western children. For centuries the children of India have grown up hearing the tales of Lord Krishna's adventures as a boy. Krishna has been the favorite of young and old alike becaus...More
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| To the Hindu Faith (I Belong)
| Introduction to each of the world main religions from the perspective of a child belonging to that faith.
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| Judaism (Religious Signs & Symbols)
| World religions all have their own distinct symbols and signs. This series shows children what signs and symbols are and why they are used in religion. Children learn about each religion and its symbols through looking at the key themes of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Hinduism. Each book is packed full of lively stories, folktales, songs, poems, recipes and activities.
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| Hinduism (QED World of Faiths)
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| My Hindu Year (A Year of Religious Festivals)
| This book moves chronologically through the calendar year and looks at the typical events, customs, and celebrations celebrated by Hindu children. Festivals such as Divali and Holi, and personal customs such as Raksha Bandhan are explored through the use of religious articles, books, buildings, symbols, and food. This book looks inside eight-year-old Dhara's diary to read what it's like to be at each event.
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| Primary Hinduism
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| Facts About Hinduism (Facts About Religions)
| 'Facts About Hinduism' explores the basic facts of the Hindu faith through a series of direct questions such as How did Hinduism begin? What do Hindus believe? and is storytelling important to Hindus? It was previously published by Hodder Wayland as 'What Do We Know About Hinduism?'. This simplified and updated edition provides a factual insight into the Hindu faith and it's history, practices and beliefs.
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| Hinduism (Religion in Focus)
| Provides a wealth of factual information on some of the worlds main religions. Presented in the form of text, tables, maps and photographs
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| Hindu Priest (My Life My Religion)
| A simple introduction to religious belief and practice using a first-person approach
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