Flashback to Bedtime Stories...Storybook Favorites!

Remember those days where Mom or Dad would tuck you into bed, but you wouldn't let them leave without a good bedtime story? That is what I was reminded of when reading some short narrations this evening. I was transported back to the time when I my parents were telling me their versions of the tale of Ganga, Ram, and Rakshas.

Some of my favorite Storybooks I came across tonight included, "The Ganges: From Head to Mouth," "gossip girl Ayodhya," and "Indian Horror."

The Ganges: From Head to Mouth - This is a very familiar topic with me, since I was a child. My first trip to India back in 2000 included going to the River Ganges and numerous times again in my later trips. The presentation of the story was incredible, I loved how the introduction hooked you and kept you wanting to know what happened after she got onto the boat. The simple layout of this page keeps the reader focused on the content, which for me personally was a bonus. I love reading and hearing the different perspectives that people have in portraying the story of Ganga. I have to say I will be sharing this with some of my family who also appreciate these stories. Another bonus was the accuracy of the narration, it followed very closely with the actual story found in the Hindu Scriptures. Another thing that made me attached to this story was also the fact that the first picture shown in the introduction is a place where I have actually been!

                                              The Banks of the River Ganges at Bithoor

gossip girl Ayodhya - Let me start of by saying I was perusing and the title immediately caught my eye! I am a Gossip Girl fan from day 1 and this had me laughing from the start. I loved the modern day take on the story of Ram and Lakshman. With the simple graphics and the different sections colored differently it made the readings seem really short and quick. This was one of the Storybooks that I truly wish had more to it, primarily because of how well it is written and its ability to maintain the reader's attention. All else aside, who could not be besotted by Ram and his charm?

Indian Horror - Ah, this is one of those stories that always used to fascinate me as a child. Growing up in an Indian household we have a lot of old sayings some of which stem from the ideas of Rakshas. Similar to how we say you do not want to be the devil, Indian families say don't take on the manners of a Rakshas. When I first say only the date at the top I thought this Storybook would be like a diary, but it turned out to be a great read! Few key ideas embedded within this story like the one of not making the same mistake twice had me enjoying this narration even more.