Namaste! I am Rama, the celebrated Prince of Ayodhya. Within the covers of this book, enjoy a unique rendition of Valmiki's Ramayana, with me as your first narrator. More than fifty prominent Ramayana characters are eagerly waiting inside to narrate to you the events happening in my life as they unfold!

Not just that, expect to learn the correct pronunciation of Sanskrit words! You might even pick up a catchy Sanskrit sentence or two! Even preschoolers will be attracted to the colorful illustrations on every page and get introduced to my life journey.

As a bonus, the book includes the complete Aditya Hridaya Stotram, a hymn to the Sun God, which I learnt during my war with Ravana.

May you find joy in going through these timeless stories from the Ramayana and imbibe the good qualities I demonstrate despite the many challenges I face throughout my life!

Rajendra Prabhu, a qualified software engineer and executive manager by profession, has always been fascinated by the Sanskrit language and the beautiful stories from the land of Bharata (India). With an intent to keep this fascination alive in future generations, Rajendra has embarked on a journey as an author of books for children, illustrating stories from the Sanatana Dharma. He makes his debut with this book, a one-of-a-kind retelling of the Ramayana of Valmiki, which also covers some of the better-known variations from folklore. He has taken special care to give his young readers a comprehensive understanding of this sacred Hindu text and a feel for the Sanskrit language. Rajendra resides in the USA with his wife and son.