February 14, 2023

First published February 13, 2023

 in Puffin

Hanuman: Read and Colour

Devdutt Pattanaik introduces the story of Hanuman, the much-loved Hindu deity, to a new generation of readers. Hanuman, Anjani’s Mighty Son is perfect as a read-aloud to acquaint young readers with the qualities of valour, selflessness, loyalty and humility that Hanuman embodied.

Curated with fascinating bite-sized stories–from how young Hanuman almost ate the sun to how he helped Ram rescue Sita from Lanka–it features over forty playful artworks along with dedicated colouring pages.

One-of-a-kind, this book is a must-have for every curious mythology enthusiast and budding artist!

A companion to Shyam, Our Little Krishna, also by Devdutt Pattanaik, this book has fun and quirky illustrations and is written as short, easy-to-read episodes.

This unique, interactive format is perfect for young readers, especially for bedtime reading!


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