Some children's books just tell stories, but some are quite special and open up a whole new world. Neel: Krishna Through Art is one of the latter. It's a jewel from AdiDev Press that combines mythology, art, and fun imagination in just the perfect amounts.This hardback book is crafted by Vineeta and Arvind Kanoria and is a unique journey. Each page displays an artwork by some of India’s most known artists — Jamini Roy, M. F. Husain, Sakti Burman, Dilip Shyam, Biju Mullaklal, S. Nandagopal, Manjit Bawa, among others — each presenting Krishna as they envisaged him. The range is amazing, from lines that are influenced by folk art to powerful modernist strokes. For kids, it's like taking a stroll around a small museum from the comfort of their reading area.
The writing is smart and simple, and each artwork is linked with straightforward storytelling from Krishna’s life – his amusing pranks, his music, his struggles, and his wisdom. The book also has interactive activities that encourage kids to look and think: What’s the heaviest thing you can balance on your fingertips? How long can you keep it? Can you see how many musical instruments are in this painting?