A promise to love and to protect
Is sealed by the special thread of Rakhi.
Learn how this lovey tradition began
With Amma, Klaka and little Kiki.
How Vishnu taught arrogant Bali a lesson;
A story about Indra, the God of lightning.
Learn the power of this special thread and how
Tagore used it to stop brothers from fighting.
Join Amma and the boys on a new adventure As life on earth is threatened by a terrible storm. Will noble Manu be able to save the planet With help from Vishnu who takes a fish's form?
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 thirteen books on the festivals of Holi, Diwali, and on the Hindu gods Krishna, Hanuman and Ganesha.
In this children’s picture book, go on an adventure with siblings Klaka and Kiki as they listen to their Amma narrate the story of how Hanuman leapt across the ocean and the challenges he encountered on the way - a mountain, a giant snake, a sea dragon and a guard and how he vanquished them all! Book 2 of the Hanuman trilogy, for ages 2 to 8.
A beautifully illustrated book written in rhyme with captivating illustrations, written by Bhakti Mathur, author of the best-selling ‘Amma Tell Me’ Series.
In this new and epic story, Hanuman leaps across a mighty ocean, With his forgotten powers regained, And with his strength, wit and devotion.
The story of how he charmed a mountain, Defeated a dragon and crushed a snake. How he fought the powerful guard of Lanka, On his great mission for Rama's sake!
A children’s picture book written in rhyme with vibrant illustrations that tell the story of Hanuman’s adventures in Lanka. Join the two brothers Klaka and Kiki as they hear their Amma narrate the story of how Hanuman found Sita, played a prank on the mighty Ravan, set Lanka ablaze, and carried a mighty mountain on one hand!
Hanuman, the monkey God from India was as naughty as naughty can be. In this children’s picture book, join the brothers Klaka and Kiki as they listen to their Amma tell them about the pranks that Hauman played as a child - how he tried to gobble up the sun and stole a basket of flowers from a sage!
The city is abuzz with fanfare and fervour, Giant idols under wraps, ready to be unfurled, Colourful pandaals receive finishing touches To host the biggest outdoor festival in the world! Celebrate the homecoming of a loving daughter, Victory of the goddess and a demon's defeat, See how Ma Durga outshone even the mighty gods How a woman achieved an impossible feat!
Celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of lights by reading this wonderful children’s picture book to your kids (for ages 2 to 8).
We celebrate Ganesha's birthday With so much fun and lots of fanfare.
His idols are offered to the rolling seas With ardent prayer and tender care.
Lord Ganesha, loved by one and all, Is the divine son of Shiva and Parvati.
And this is the story of how he and His jumbo elephant head came to be!
Tell your children about Holi, the Indian Festival of Colours, by reading this beautiful children’s picture book to them, written in rhyme with captivating illustrations, from the bestselling author of the ‘Amma Tell Me’ Series, Bhakti Mathur.
The festival of Janamashtmi –
Celebrates the birth of Krishna,
An avatar of Lord Vishnu,
Born to rid the world of evil Kansa.
Bhakti Mathur took to writing in 2010 when she created the popular Amma, Tell Me series of children's picture books about Indian festivals and mythology. After a long stint as a banker, she now juggles her time between her writing, her passion for yoga and long-distance running, and her family. She lives in Hong Kong with her husband, their two children and two dogs. She holds a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from the University of Hong Kong and freelances as a journalist. When not writing or running after her young boys, Bhakti is happiest curled up with a book in one hand
and a hot cup of chai in the other. To know more, visit her at www.bhaktimathur.com.
Bhakti Mathur took to writing in 2010 when she created the popular Amma, Tell Me series of children's picture books about Indian festivals and mythology. After a long stint as a banker, she now juggles her time between her writing, her passion for yoga and long-distance running, and her family. She lives in Hong Kong with her husband, their two children and two dogs. She holds a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from the University of Hong Kong and freelances as a journalist. When not writing or running after her young boys, Bhakti is happiest curled up with a book in one hand
and a hot cup of chai in the other. To know more, visit her at www.bhaktimathur.com.
