Shiva

by Subhadra Sen Gupta, Tapas Guha (Illustrator)

In this book, read three stories from Shiva’s adventure-filled life. Find out the tale behind the origin of the river Ganga, and what role Shiva had to play in it; how the shivalingam avatar of Shiva came about; and how Shiva destroyed three demons with one arrow. Beautifully retold by Subhadra Sen Gupta and accompanied by Tapas Guha’s magnificent illustrations, this book will be loved by every child.

40 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2017

Reviews

[Surabhi Sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for children. Shiva tales retold by Subhadra Sen Gupta with fascinating illustration by Tapas Guha.

The book has three stories of Shiva, the God of many names given by his devotees. He is generous and kind and always listen to the prayers of his devotees and help them in suffering.

Gift this book to your child.

[Chittajit Mitra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shiva is one of three almighty gods along with Brahma & Vishnu, according to the Hindu mythology Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the preserver while Shiva is the destroyer. This book consists of 3 short tales revolving around Shiva. Read about the origin of Ganga on the Earth & how Shiva graciously saved the Earth from getting flooded. With other such interesting stories for your child to read, this book can surely be a precious gift with beautiful illustrations.
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[Swetha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good children's book on Shiva

For a children's book, this one is fun to read and a quick read too. I recommend this book for children of ages 5 to 7. Or even younger if a parent is reading this to them as bedtime story. 😃

[Rakhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shiva, the lord of destruction has mesmerized the masses always. Tales of Shiva has bewitched the devotees irrespective of their ages. Subhadra Sen Gupta, in her book Shiva brings forth three tales of Lord Shiva for the little readers.
Authoress asks her little readers if they have wondered why a river was seen in Shiva's hair. The first story is about the holy river Ganga that came to earth by the determination of Bhageerath and in order to control angry river goddess, Lord Shiva traps her in his tresses.
The second story is about how Shivalinga came into existence. While an argument occurs between the three god, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, as to who is the most powerful god, Lord shiva starts glowing, the glow without a beginning and end. The third story is about how Shiva destroyed three demons in one arrow.

Through a mystifying narration, author hooks the little readers with the book. The target readers are grown up children. The myth is narrated in detail with the support of illustrations. As I have mentioned before , Subhadra Sen Guptas books have the power of developing a reading habit in children. This time, the illustrations were less probably since the target readers are elder childres, nevertheless more illustrations would have added some brownie points.

This review is in return of a free book from the publisher