A little kindness goes a long way
Start with Krishna’s shelter, think about a gift from a friend, and finish with a welcoming conversation. Notice how kindness takes a different shape in each story.
Take one reading at a time. Allow extra time for videos, conversation and activities.
Start with the first readingYour reading path
Read in any order, or follow the path below.
The little hand that held a mountain
The rain will not stop. Families and animals need shelter, and Krishna chooses a most unexpected umbrella.
Wonder together: Who needed a place beneath the hill, and why was it important to include the animals?
Krishna and Sudama’s little gift
Sudama reaches a palace with a small bundle of rice. Will his old friend still have room for him?
Wonder together: Before any miracle happened, what had Krishna already given Sudama?
A friendship begins with kind words
Two unfamiliar travellers arrive near the lake. Hanuman is sent to learn who they are—and his careful words open the way to friendship.
Wonder together: What changed when Hanuman explained who he was and why he had come?