A 21st century retelling of a 2500-year-old story: Artist and veteran
Pixar animator Sanjay Patel lends a lush, whimsical illustration style
and lighthearted voice to one of Hindu mythology's best-loved and most
enduring tales.
Teeming with powerful deities, love-struck monsters, flying monkey gods,
magic weapons, demon armies, and divine love, Ramayana: Divine
Loophole tells the story of Rama, a god-turned-prince, and his quest to
rescue his wife Sita after she is kidnapped by a demon king.
From princesses in peril to gripping battles, scheming royals, and
hordes of bloodthirsty demons, this incredible retelling of the classic
Ramayana for kids is the ultimate adventure story presented with an
unforgettably modern touch.
Fans of Sanjay Patel's books, including The Little Book of Hindu
Deities and Ganesha's Sweet Tooth, will be entranced by this ancient
story brought to life with more than 100 dazzlingly colorful
illustrations. Readers of all ages who love Hindu as well as Celtic,
Roman, Chinese, and Greek mythology, and mythological creatures, will
enjoy this timeless tale and its essential themes of duty, honor, and
loyalty.
RAMAYANA ILLUSTRATED FOR A NEW GENERATION: Even readers familiar with
this ancient tale will find delight and new understanding in these
pages. This keepsake volume includes more than 100 colorful full-spread
illustrations, a detailed pictorial glossary of the cast of characters
who make up the epic tale, and sketches of the work in progress.
GREAT FAMILY READ-ALONG: A hit with parents eager for enthralling books
to share with the whole family, Ramayana: Divine Loophole's
"incredible illustrations and simple story for kids make this perfect
bedtime reading for children aged five and above . . . [A] fun,
technicolor way to introduce Hindu mythology to your children."
(theswaddle.com)
PIXAR ARTIST AUTHOR: Sanjay Patel is a wildly talented artist whose work
as an animator and storyboard artist for Pixar Animation Studios
includes Monsters, Inc., A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2 and Toy Story
3, Ratatouille, and The Incredibles. His short film Sanjay's Super
Team was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
Perfect for:
- Readers who love Hindu goddesses, Indian mythology, and ancient
adventure tales
- Educational material for classroom or homeschool curriculum
- Gift giving for Diwali, birthday, graduation, or any special occasion
- Fans of Pixar movies, Classic Tales from India, The Illustrated
Mahabharata, and D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
