My First Hanuman Chalisa: An Illustrated Translation That Kids Can Read, Understand and Enjoy

A simple translation of the original Awadhi prayer that has been crafted especially for young readers

The Hanuman Chalisa is a prayer that countless Hindus chant all over the world. Written over four hundred years ago by the celebrated poet Tulsidas, it has remained popular with adults and children alike. Now, you can bring home a translation that shines a light on what these much beloved words mean and the stories behind them.

The accessible language and accompanying word meanings are meant to ensure that anyone can read and understand the Hanuman Chalisa. The book includes a QR code to an audio recording of the original verses being sung. This special edition includes an updated and revised text; several gorgeous new illustrations that depict Hanuman’s life, adventures and the values he stands for; and four coloring sheets for children to enjoy.

Sarita Saraf is a writer and an artist with an intense passion for reading. Art has been central in her life which led her to work as a graphic designer in an architectural firm for a few years. She is the author of three monographs, Nachiketas, Socrates, and Abraham Lincoln, and has recently translated Sri Aurobindo’s Hymns to the Mystic Fire into Hindi.

Aparajitha Vaasudev is an illustrator, art director, graphic designer, and dancer who loves creating beauty no matter the medium she is working in. She loves the challenge of taking a project and transforming it into something that adds beauty and joy to the world and meaning to the viewer, something that elevates and inspires. She is an ardent devotee of art in all its forms and has unwavering faith in its potential to make a better world. Chitwan Mittal holds an MA in Values in Education from the University of London. Actively involved in children’s education since 2005, she was part of the committee that established the Indian Institute of Teacher Education and the Children’s University by the Government of Gujarat, India. She is now foraying into the field of writing children’s picture books. Her books encourage engagement and diversity and focus on value-oriented education, bi-lingual learning and South Asian culture. She lives between India and Singapore with her husband and two sons.