When powerful god Brahma tries to outsmart the village children of Vrindavan, he learns a lesson he won’t soon forget: there is magic in friendship. From the ancient texts of India called the Puranas comes this universal tale of childhood bonds. The Puranas contain hundreds of stories, many dedicated to Krishna, honored by Hindus worldwide as divinity in personal form. Whether one views Krishna as a transcendent figure or a magical cowherd boy, his stories captivate young readers. His love of nature and his dedication to family and friends have made him a hero for all ages.

When powerful god Brahma tries to outsmart the village children of Vrindavan, he learns a lesson he won't soon forget: there is magic in friendship. From the ancient texts of India called the Puranas comes this universal tale of childhood bonds. The Puranas contain hundreds of stories, many dedicated to Krishna, honored by Hindus worldwide. Whether one views Krishna as a transcendent figure or a magical cowherd boy, his stories captivate young readers. His love of nature and his dedication to family and friends have made him a hero for all ages.

1) The Bewilderment Of BrahmaConversation between Sukadeva Goswami and Maharaja Pariksit 2) Yogurt Rice And PicklesSripad Vallabhacharya 3) Three Sets Of Calves And BoysSrila Vishvanatha Chakravarti Thakura 4) Krishna’s Expansions Into Individual Calves And Cowherd boysHis Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada 5) Why Did Krishna Deceive Even Balarama?Srila Vishvanatha Chakravarti Thakura 6) Prayers Glorifying The Holy NameSrila Bhaktivinoda Thakura

An illustrated modern adaptation of the beloved Indian classic “Ten Avatars.” King Bali is not a bad soul; he’s just ambitious. He wants big things! As a consequence, he doesn’t have friends. What he does have is an evil adviser named Shukra, who is even more ambitious than the king. When King Bali is visited by a tiny sage, Shukra is suspicious and warns the king to stay away. In this retelling of an ancient story from the Sanskrit histories, King Bali learns that big things can come in small packages — and that sometimes a small courtesy can bring big rewards. Illustrator Emma Moore applies luminescent colors and dynamic perspectives to her visualization of this tale of big and little, adapted from India’s beloved “Ten Avatars.” Author Joshua M. Greene’s elegant and direct storytelling renders an otherwise esoteric subject accessible and relevant for contemporary young readers.

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Krishna uses his mystic powers to replace the calves and cowherders stolen by Lord Brahma.

Includes stories about family and social roles and lay and monastic values.