Radha and Krishna's Pets; A Calendar Activity Book for Children of All Ages

Title:  Radha and Krishna's Pets; A Calendar Activity Book for Children of All Ages

Author:  True Faust (Bimala-devi dasi)

Publisher:  Arts of Vaisnava Culture

Publication Date:  1999

Language: English

Format:  Paperback (Calendar Activity Book)

Pages:  32

Radha and Krishna's Pets; A Calendar Activity Book for Children of All Ages is an educational, interactive, and devotional book designed to teach children about Krishna consciousness through the, stories of the pets in Vrindavan. The book focuses on the theme of loving service, showcasing how all of God's creatures in Vrindavan are happy and serve Krishna in different capacities and features vibrant illustrations of the forests of Vrindavan, where Krishna plays with his friends (gopas and gopis) and his pets.

It tells stories of Radha and Krishna's favorite pets, including pet deer, parrots, swans, monkeys, and cows. Specific, named animals are featured, such as Rangini (doe), Tundikeri (swan), and Dadhilobha (monkey).
It is designed as an interactive learning book with various activities, including coloring pages, puzzles, and games.

This activity book emphasizes the "purity of vision" required to see the spiritual spark in all creatures. It explores the concept of prasadam and the peaceful, joyful life in Vrindavan and serves as a calendar, often used to guide daily or monthly activities based on Vaishnava festivals.

The book is part of a series of educational materials (often associated with ISKCON/Urmila Dasi) that aim to make learning about Krishna enjoyable. Artwork inspired by the book Sri Sri Radha-Krishna-Gannodesha-Dipika by Srila Rupa Goswami (1489-1564), wherein he describes the eternal associates of Radha and Krishna--Their relatives, friends, servants and pets.