15/09/2012
Storytelling session - September 16th - For ages 6-9, we are reading the book by Devdutt Pattanaik - Gauri and the talking cow. The session is to be conducted by Mrs.Muthu Annamalai, the inspiring Kathalaya certified professional.
Author's view of book:
Why is the cow useful to everyone?
How are the earth and the cow similar?
Why is Gauri another name for a cow?
Little Gauri thinks milk comes from packets, till she meets Sweety the talking cow. Sweety tells Gauri about the first cow on earth, Surabhi, and how she provided so many useful things to man: fuel, manure, medicine and shelter. Sweety narrates stories about a king who found good luck because he gifted cows to many people and how another king was turned into a lizard because he was not careful about who he gave his cows to! Sweety also tells Gauri how Krishna the cowherd, looked after his beloved animals and why Kali decided to comb her hair.