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Karma: It's Not Just For Breakfast Anymore ~ Read Here
This storybook was a humorous take on how karma comes full circle in our lives, and how we can work to understand the events that take place as a result of our actions. I particularly like the witty title, which caught my eye as I was scrolling through the list of storybooks. I am familiar with the concept of karma, and I think that this story does an excellent job of demonstrating how we may not always be aware of how or why certain behavior affects us in the long run. The front page of the storybook features a cartoon that sets the light-hearted tone of the story and offers an inviting visual. The introduction, where we first meet the character of Rob and learn how his world has been turned upside down, is immediately engaging. The blue hues that make up the background offer a visual representation of how Rob has become "blue" in light of recent events in his life. Although the overall layout of the blog was rather simple, it allowed the content of the story to shine. Other witty subtitles such as "deep fried karma" made me smile as I went through the sections. The story also contains several references to delicious Indian foods, and by the end all I wanted was to be able to go up to a street vendor and order a savory samosa or a sweet kulfi!
I was immediately struck by the creative design of the this storybook. Vivid, colorful images of food grace the top of each page, introducing the delicacies that appear in the ensuing stories. I was not previously familiar with the interaction between the Gods and food, and this storybook is a wonderful introduction to how the Gods relate to food and the lessons we can learn from their experiences with it. The author's notes at the bottom of each story are also very helpful in providing additional information about why certain foods are considered sacred in Indian culture. I have special connections with food in my own life, and I believe that eating and sharing food with others can constitute a spiritual experience. Reading about how mangoes, kheer, and butter are so important to these powerful figures reaffirmed my faith that food fuels both the body and the heart.
This storybook was a humorous take on how karma comes full circle in our lives, and how we can work to understand the events that take place as a result of our actions. I particularly like the witty title, which caught my eye as I was scrolling through the list of storybooks. I am familiar with the concept of karma, and I think that this story does an excellent job of demonstrating how we may not always be aware of how or why certain behavior affects us in the long run. The front page of the storybook features a cartoon that sets the light-hearted tone of the story and offers an inviting visual. The introduction, where we first meet the character of Rob and learn how his world has been turned upside down, is immediately engaging. The blue hues that make up the background offer a visual representation of how Rob has become "blue" in light of recent events in his life. Although the overall layout of the blog was rather simple, it allowed the content of the story to shine. Other witty subtitles such as "deep fried karma" made me smile as I went through the sections. The story also contains several references to delicious Indian foods, and by the end all I wanted was to be able to go up to a street vendor and order a savory samosa or a sweet kulfi!
Samosas sizzling in hot oil. Source: Wikimedia Commons
The Epics of Food ~ Read Here
I was immediately struck by the creative design of the this storybook. Vivid, colorful images of food grace the top of each page, introducing the delicacies that appear in the ensuing stories. I was not previously familiar with the interaction between the Gods and food, and this storybook is a wonderful introduction to how the Gods relate to food and the lessons we can learn from their experiences with it. The author's notes at the bottom of each story are also very helpful in providing additional information about why certain foods are considered sacred in Indian culture. I have special connections with food in my own life, and I believe that eating and sharing food with others can constitute a spiritual experience. Reading about how mangoes, kheer, and butter are so important to these powerful figures reaffirmed my faith that food fuels both the body and the heart.
A statue of the God Hanuman. Source: Wikimedia Commons
Epic Couples ~ Read Here
Who doesn't love a story of romance? I have never delved into the world of the relationships of the Gods and was very excited to read about some of them in this storybook. The title attracted me because of how it framed the love between the Gods; I like the fact that the focus is placed on the Gods as couples, revealing that they both have power in the relationship and must work together to make decisions and overcome obstacles. Introducing the stories as part of a larger book of magical love stories was very sweet, and made the collection of tales more cohesive. The sidebar of the storybook was easy to navigate, and the subtitles made it clear as to who the couples were and which story belonged to each of them. I enjoyed the vibrant images of the lovers and the fact that they were at the top of each page, which allowed me to immediately envision the Gods in the stories and connect with them.
Who doesn't love a story of romance? I have never delved into the world of the relationships of the Gods and was very excited to read about some of them in this storybook. The title attracted me because of how it framed the love between the Gods; I like the fact that the focus is placed on the Gods as couples, revealing that they both have power in the relationship and must work together to make decisions and overcome obstacles. Introducing the stories as part of a larger book of magical love stories was very sweet, and made the collection of tales more cohesive. The sidebar of the storybook was easy to navigate, and the subtitles made it clear as to who the couples were and which story belonged to each of them. I enjoyed the vibrant images of the lovers and the fact that they were at the top of each page, which allowed me to immediately envision the Gods in the stories and connect with them.
Rama and Sita as a couple. Source: Wikimedia Commons
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