Age rating and parents' guide:Amma, Tell Me How Krishna Fought The Demons!
by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani
Ages 5–9
Amma, Tell Me How Krishna Fought The Demons! by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani is best for children aged 5–9. It has moderate violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Demon battles and peril; better for shared reading at the lower end.
Join little Krishna in this lively rhyming story as he faces off against powerful demons sent by evil King Kansa to disrupt the peace of Vrindavan. Written from a mother's warm perspective to her curious children, the tale captures the young god's bravery, quick wit, and divine strength. Children will enjoy the colorful, dramatic illustrations and rhythmic verses, making exciting episodes of Hindu mythology both accessible and fun to read together.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Moderate
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Demon battles and peril; better for shared reading at the lower end.
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At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the Amma, Tell Me series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Some emotionally heavy moments
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Action & Adventure
- Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
- Indian stories
Reading mood
- Adventurous
- Imaginative
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Mythology
- Language & wordplay
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