Amma, Tell Me about Ramayana!: 3 - Softcover

Mathur, Bhakti

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9881502802 ISBN 13: 9789881502803

Publisher: Anjana Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

A great children’s picture book (for ages 2 to 8) which brings the story of the epic Ramayana to life. Join the brothers Klaka and Kiki as they listen to their Amma narrate the story of Ram and Lakshman searching for Sita, how they meet the monkey God Hanuman, and their battle with the mighty Ravan! A perfect book to introduce Ramayana to your children. Written in rhyme with captivating illustrations, by Bhakti Mathur, author of the best-selling ‘Amma Tell Me’ Series. The story of Rama, the righteous prince, Written ages ago by the poet Valmiki. This is Ramayana – an ancient, epic poem, As told by Amma to Klaka and Kiki. Beloved prince of Ayodhya, next in line to be king; Banished to the forest at his stepmother's behest. Waged a war with the demon Ravana to rescue his wife Helped by an army of monkeys in his quest. "Amma Tell Me" is a charming and informative series of children's books that introduces the major Hindu festivals and figures to young readers, and are perfect for families wanting to share stories of Hinduism with their children or for educators looking for resource on the Hindu culture for their students. Written in rhyme with vivid, captivating illustrations, this series brings Hindu mythology to its readers in a fun and non-preachy way. The Series has ten books on the festivals of Holi, Diwali, and on the Hindu gods Krishna, Hanuman and Ganesha.

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About the Authors

Bhakti Mathur lives in Hong Kong with her husband, their two sons, and two dogs. After a long stint as a banker, she now juggles her time between writing, teaching yoga, executive coaching and bibliotherapy.

Bhakti is a children’s book author with 21 published titles to date. She started the Amma Tell Me series (2011) to share with her children the stories from Hindu mythology that had once mesmerized her as a child. Written in rhyme and vividly illustrated, the series endeavors to keep the tradition of oral storytelling alive and create a special moment between parent and child. Bhakti is also the author of the Amma Take Me series (published by Penguin Random House, India).

Bhakti is also a freelance journalist for South China Morning Post, chronicling inspirational people and their journeys through life, health and fitness. When not writing or running after her teenagers, Bhakti is happiest curled up with a book in one hand and a hot cup of chai in the other.
 

Bhakti Mathur is the author of the 'Amma Tell Me' and 'Amma Take Me' series of children’s books about Indian mythology and history, with 18 published titles to date. After a long stint as a banker, she now juggles her time between writing, practicing yoga, and with her family. She lives in Hong Kong with her husband, their two children, and two dogs. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the University of Hong Kong and is a freelance journalist with over 88 published articles in the South China Morning Post on life, health, and fitness. Bhakti is an ICF credentialed (ACC) executive coach and a bibliotherapist. When not writing or running after her boys, Bhakti is happiest curled up with a book in one hand and a hot cup of chai in the other.

For more information, please visit bhaktimathur.com; reflectwithbhakti.com; bookswithb.net.

Bhakti Mathur grew up in Delhi, India. She lives in Hong Kong, a city that she absolutely adores, with her husband, her two sons, Shiv and Veer, and their beloved golden Labrador, Frodo. She is a banker by profession and currently works for a major Asian Bank.Bhakti’s love for books started from a young age. Her mother was a librarian and as a child she landed up spending many hours in the library—books proved to be great and inexpensive baby sitters! The idea for the 'Amma, Tell Me' series of books came as a way to introduce her sons to Indian mythology and festivals.When not writing, working or running after her boys, she is happiest curled up with a book and a hot cup of chai.

Edition details

• Publisher: Anjana Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9881502802
• ISBN 13: 9789881502803
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32