Tricksters. Fantastic Adventures of Krishna

For this second day in the week of Krishna stories, I selected this book by Demi, also known as Charlotte Dumaresq Hunt; you can read more about her prolific career at Wikipedia. I learned there that she did her master's degree at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in India, and she has had a lifelong interest in the storytelling traditions of India. So, here is her Krishna book: The Fantastic Adventures of Krishna, which Demi both wrote and illustrated.

Of course the book includes the story of Krishna the butter thief:

The book is focused on the youthful adventures of Krishna, and it ends with the restoration of King Ugrasena, Krishna's uncle, to the throne. There are many other adventures in Krishna's life that come later, and those will be told in other books later this week.

You can also find many other books by Demi at the Archive, including other books with Indian themes: The Hallowed Horse and Gandhi. And I hope you will enjoy her Krishna book, and its lovely illustrations:

The Fantastic Adventures of Krishna

by Demi