Little Myths: Rama and Sita

Name: Little Myths: Rama and Sita
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781444979374
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Swapna Haddow

Series: Little Myths

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Most people know Rama and Sita as the good guys and VIP guests at Diwali. But once upon a time, Rama and Sita were just a little boy and girl. Sure, he was the reincarnated god Vishnu, and she was a champion archer with super strength,... Read More

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Most people know Rama and Sita as the good guys and VIP guests at Diwali. But once upon a time, Rama and Sita were just a little boy and girl. Sure, he was the reincarnated god Vishnu, and she was a champion archer with super strength, but in lots of other ways they were just like you.

But they grew up, Sita was taken by a demon king and Rama had to get her back. This is their story.

Packed with facts from Hindu mythology and graphic art panels, Little Myths: Rama and Sita is the perfect series for mythology-mad kids.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444979374

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Darshika Varma
Illustrated by Darshika Varma

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 224.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Darshika Varma is an illustrator from Mumbai. She always coveted the serenity of the countryside. With a natural preference for furry creatures over people, she was always a dreamer with a deep passion for reading and a natural affinity for colours. She pursued BFA in Applied Arts at Rachana Sansad in Mumbai and started off her career as a designer in digital marketing, from where she moved on to designing wedding invitations and eventually found her true calling as a children's illustrator.

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