Kaliya, Serpent King Hardcover Book

Kaliya, king of ancient Indiaƒ??s serpent people, crosses the gods and must leave. He takes his serpentine wives and offspring and relocates to the pristine Yamuna River, which flows by young Krishnaƒ??s village of Vrindavan. The serpent kingƒ??s venom poisons the river. Birds fall lifeless to the ground, trees and vegetation dry up, and the lives of the villagers are in danger. Although only a child, Krishna has sworn to protect the environment and safeguard the many animals and people who depend on the river for their existence. Whether one views Krishna as a divine being or as a mischievous child, his respect for nature is exemplary.

This tale from Indiaƒ??s ancient Sanskrit wisdom texts transcends its moment in remote history to deliver a message as relevant as todayƒ??s news. Artist Patrick Wireƒ??s luminous illustrations recall the vibrant palette of Maxfield Parrish and complement author Joshua Greeneƒ??s lyrical retelling of this classic story.