Forever Friends!: The Gods and Their Vahanas

**All the greatest Hindu gods and goddesses have vahanas, beloved animal companions. This retelling of their stories, written as if told by the vahanas themselves, offers a delightful peek at the roles these much-loved companions play.**'You'll find me in every temple to Shiva. Come hear my story!' says the big, friendly bull.

'I wasn't always Kartikeya's peacock. Want to know who I used to be?' asks the pretty peacock.

'I have the best job in the world. You'll never guess what it is!' says the bright green parrot.

These are no ordinary animals. They're very special friends to some powerful gods and goddesses and they all have important jobs to do. Read on to find out about these (and more!) vahanas and hear all their interesting stories! This illustrated book about vahanas is a great way to introduce kids to some of the best-known animals in Hindu mythology. It can be read aloud to toddlers and preschoolers or read independently by emerging readers.

Accompanied byKalyani Ganapathy's beautiful, striking artwork, this book will entertain parents and children alike!