Shiva ("the auspicious one") is the Hindu god of love, righteousness, forgiveness, longevity, protection, health, and prosperity. As Nataraja, or "Lord of the Dance", he controls the forces of creation, preservation, and destruction. Award-winning author, Demi, presents the life of this central Hindu god, replete with stunning illustrations that faithfully reflect the traditions of Hindu painting. Also included is an appendix featuring prayers to Shiva and notes on his representation as "Lord of the Dance".
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Shiva ("the auspicious one") is the Hindu god of love, righteousness, forgiveness, longevity, protection, health, and prosperity. As Nataraja, or "Lord of the Dance", he controls the forces of creation, preservation, and destruction. Award-winning author, Demi, presents the life of this central Hindu god, replete with stunning illustrations that faithfully reflect the traditions of Hindu painting. Also included is an appendix featuring prayers to Shiva and notes on his representation as "Lord of the Dance".
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Together with Brahma and Vishnu, Shiva, "the auspicious one" is one of the three great Hindu gods who create, preserve, and destroy the universe. The renowned writer and illustrator of children's books, Demi, tells and illustrates Shiva's story in this lovely new book written for children between 4 and 8 years of age.
The book discusses Shiva's place within the Hindu pantheon and describes his family, including his wife, Parvati. Shiva and Parvati are "the father and mother of the universe". The book shows Shiva riding on his beautiful green parrot, Garuda. And Demi tells and illustrates some of the many legends about Shiva's life. The book includes a short selection of Hindu prayers about Shiva, and it concludes with an illustration and discussion of Shiva as the "Lord of the Dance".
Demi's text is simple and delightful. The beautifully colored and idiomatic illustrations include a fearsome purple snake, a wicked dwarf, a portrait of Shiva's elephant-headed son, Ganesha, and many portrayals of Shiva himself. The story works best as a commentary on the illustrations.
Parents and teachers will enjoy reading this short book with their children. The book reads quickly. Adults may wish to work with the children in relating the pictures to the text. They also may discuss Shiva and the Hindu concept of the gods with their young readers and explore them as they see fit and as appropriate for the children.
This book is published by Wisdom Tales, a press which specializes in children's books providing a view of religion and spiritual traditions from all over the world. I have enjoyed reading and reviewing many books from Wisdom Tales., and I was pleased to receive a review copy of this book on Shiva from the publisher.
