Age rating and parents' guide:Amma, Tell Me About Ramayana!
by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani
Ages 5–9
Amma, Tell Me About Ramayana! by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani is best for children aged 5–9. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Simplified mythological retelling; discuss differing regional versions.
A short rhyming introduction to the Ramayana and the values children encounter in its best-known episodes.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Simplified mythological retelling; discuss differing regional versions.
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At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the Amma, Tell Me series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
- Indian stories
Reading mood
- Imaginative
- Lyrical
Good to talk about
- Mythology
- Language & wordplay
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