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Relates adventures of the young Krishna, the Hindu god who was known as a child for his mischievous nature.

Explores why people observe the festival today; Covers the special clothes, colours, food and songs; associated with it; Discusses other rituals connected to the celebration; Provides simple craft ideas; Full glossary and index; This new series takes major celebrations from the six main religions and looks at them in more detail. The books explore the history behind the celebration. These books aim to help children appreciate the range of national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in th...

It's one of the oldest books in the world and India's biggest blockbuster bestseller! - But isn't it meant only for religious old people? - But isn't it very long... and, erm, super difficult to read? - But isn't the stuff it talks about way too complex for regular folks to understand? Prepare to be surprised. Roopa Pai's spirited, one-of-a-kind retelling of the epic conversation between Pandava prince Arjuna and his mentor and friend Krishna busts these and other such myths about the Bh...

Series has been developed in accordance with the requirements of the new generation of agreed syllabuses based on the model syllabus guidelines. Teachers Books provide a concise introduction to each religion and consist of 10 units of work based on key themes. Poster Packs contain a series of high-quality images to be used with the activities in the Teacher Books to stimulate ideas and discussion

All About Diwali: Things to Make and Do is the perfect celebration gift! Diwali is one of India's most significant holidays. This beautiful activity book book is filled with crafts and recipes, fun activities and facts about the Diwali celebrations observed by over ONE BILLION people across faiths. Read all about why Diwali is named the festival of lights and discover the stories behind it. The perfect activity book, children can:...

Large contemporary photographs and short simple text explore the central beliefs of Hinduism, the everyday practices of Hindu children and the main festivals they celebrate. As such, this work provides a perfect introduction to the faith for young children. Detailed notes for teachers, a glossary and a list of further resources give adults valuable help in sharing and discussing the book with their children.

This series explores local communities through the eyes of children who live in them. Simple, first-person text is supported by specially commissioned photographs. This text looks at a Hindu community.

Hindu festivals are explained through a variety of methods including stories, poems and plays. Each book contains explanatory notes, a festival calendar, a glossary and index.

Hindu Cookbook looks at 4 festivals including Diwali, Holi and Chiatra and emphasises the food eaten and the significance of the food and special meals. Each recipe is followed by information about regional variations around the world and how the differences have come into practise. With colourful photos and easy steps to guide you all the way, festival food is simple to make and fun to eat.

Diwali, is the focus of this book, which is one of a series on festivals today and how they are celebrated around the world. The topics include Diwali gods, candles and lights, wealth and prosperity, clothes and body decorations; in the home and in the temple and Sikh Diwali. The book includes an illustrated calendar showing other Hindu festivals, fun fact boxes and activities, and a world map indicating where Diwali is celebrated.

In this text, children find out what Hindus believe and how they worship as they are shown around a newly-built mandir in Neasden, north-west London. The book includes photographs of the mandir's inner sanctum, where the images of the gods stand.

An easy-to-read text from this series which looks at special occasions in different cultures and religions to show how they are celebrated. The text is accompanied by specially commissioned photographs and features ideas for activities.

Hinduism if the world's oldest living faith. This book explores what it means to be a Hindu. It explains the rites associated with birth, marriage and death; the importance of the family; customs and taboos; holy places and shrines. It takes us inside a Hindu temple, and describes the festivals of the Hindu calendar, showing how the worship of 330 million different gods is not incompatible with belief in one Supreme Being.

Each book in this series introduces youngsters to classic stories from the world's major religions. Each story covers key beliefs for each religion and many also link to festivals such as Divali and Christmas. Supporting notes for parents and teachers include commentaries on each story.

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...