The festival of Janamashtmi -
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 Yashodha!
"Amme Tell Me" is a charming and informative series of children's books
that introduces the major Hindu festivals and figures to young readers,
and are perfect for families wanting to share stories of Hinduism with
their children or for educators looking for 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 non-preachy way. The Series has ten books on the festivals of
Holi, Diwali, and on the Hindu gods Krishna, Hanuman and Ganesha.