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Little Krishna [Hardcover]

Harish Johari (Author), Pieter Weltevrede (Illustrator), Sapna Johari (Contributor), Suresh Johari (Contributor)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)


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Book Description

6 and up
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 because of his delightfully mischievous nature yet genuine and soulful heart. Now the entertaining and instructive tales of Krishna's youth are available for Western children, who will likewise be enamored of the magical journeys taken by young Krishna in a land full of mysterious gods and unusual animals. 

With a host of characters drawn from the rich breadth of Indian lore, Little Krishna will show children the value of kindness, the importance of preserving what you create, and the boundless nature of wisdom. Accompanied by the richly intricate color illustrations prepared following the traditional canon, each with prescribed geometric and artistic proportions, these stories will transport children to a magical world filled with ancient wisdom. In India children are taught that the stories of Krishna will help awaken and develop their own spiritual nature and that they should take to heart the lessons little Krishna learned from his adventures. But they also know this ancient lore provides some great storytelling.



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"In a market full of opulent children's picture books, this volume stands out."
(Tove M. Moon, New Age Retailer, July/August 2003 )

About the Author

Harish Johari (1934-1999) was the author of many books that bring Eastern spiritual traditions to Western audiences. His life's work and writings continue with the help of his youngest daughter, Sapna Johari, who lives in India, and his other students around the world. His brother Suresh Johari (1942-2000) created the sketches and concept for Little Krishna and Pieter Weltevrede, who began his artistic studies with Harish in 1977, created the finished color illustrations. A social scientist by training, Pieter lives in Holland and travels to India annually. 

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  • Hardcover: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Bear Cub Books (November 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1591430011
  • ISBN-13: 978-1591430018
  • Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,266,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Little Krishna, May 30, 2004
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KAnderson (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
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A wonderful book for children and adults interested in Hinduism. The illustrations are spectacular. Even though the story is from an ancient time the lessons learned are about life and showcase the importance of a mothers love for her child, a theme that will cross all language barriers.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent children's book, July 31, 2003
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invictus (Lawrenceville, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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I give it 4 stars instead of 5 because I wish it had been longer. Great artwork and wonderful summaries of Krishna's boyhood days.
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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not for small children, December 9, 2007
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geologist (Vancouver, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews
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I have a 4-year-old godson and I try to buy him books from every culture. So far he has African, Japanese, Latin American and Native American books and he loves them all. Since I am of East Indian descent I couldn't wait to find him a book from my culture. I ordered this book based on other reviews and on the beautiful illustrations. However, I haven't given it to him yet as I am not sure if he is ready to have a book where demons have their heads cut off. Maybe I'm overreacting but there is blood in some of the illustrations and even though it's a beautiful book I may wait until he is a bit older and has been more exposed to the idea of violence. Even when it is for the greater good, I'm not sure I want him to go there yet. If anyone can recommend another Indian children's book that is more age-appropriate I would be grateful. As for the seller, I give a full rating as the book arrived on time and in perfect condition.
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