The other day when I went to the temple with my kids, it served as the perfect opportunity for my little one to bombard Momma with a tonne of questions.
Why does Ganesha love laddoos?
Why does Devi have so many hands?
Why does Vishnu sleep on a serpent?
I know the answers to some- the others I try to spin-off, but I accept it isn’t as easy as I had thought! At the same time I don’t want their interests in mythology to fade away just because I don’t know the answers.
Just like how I grew up with an entire collection of Amar Chitra Katha series, I made sure I constantly upgraded their bookshelf with names from Sudha Murty, and Devdutt Pattanaik, among others to keep their interest in mythology alive- along with an undying interest in fiery dragons and flying brooms!
Mansi Zaveri, Founder & CEO of Kidsstoppress.com had a wonderful conversation with author Devdutt Pattanaik as a part of Season 3 of Kidsstoppress Podcasts. From talking about his passion towards mythology to the challenges in writing for kids, to understanding how the narratives change over the years- they discussed all of these and more!
Stay tuned to the full video and podcast coming soon on Kidsstoppress.com
Today on KSP Book Club we have narrowed down the best books of Devdutt Pattanaik written for the young readers. To give them a glimpse of the mythological world that continues to fantasize us, thousands of years later too! Tell us which one is your favourite!
2-5 years
ABC Of Hinduism For Kids
Indra Finds Happiness
5-8 years
Greek Gods, Monsters & Heroes
Hanuman: Read & Colour
Fun In Devlok: Omnibus
8+
Pashu
Saraswati’s Secret River
The Girl Who Chose
The Boys Who Fought
Tanya Lemos
Mansi Zaveri
Aditi Malik
Mansi Zaveri
Rushita Sheth
Janani S Koushik
