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.
Told in engaging rhyming verse, this lively picture book introduces young children to the classic epic of the Ramayana. A mother narrates the grand story of Prince Rama, his brave wife Sita, loyal brother Lakshmana, and the devoted monkey god Hanuman as they face exile, monsters, and the demon king Ravana. Opens conversations about culture, community, and different ways of life.
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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