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In this colorful book, readers discover the story of Sita. Sita lives in Vanvas with her husband, Ram, but she misses Ayodhya, from which she was banished. One day, Sita sees a beautiful golden deer in the forest, and she begs Ram to capture it for her. Readers watch as Sita encounters the demon king, Ravan, who kidnaps her. From there, readers engage in a slew of adventures. They meet characters like Jatayu, a demigod vulture sent on behalf of Ram to rescue Sita. Sita’s bravery shines throughout the story, reminding readers about the power of resilience during trying times. Readers also take a thrilling ride as Ram makes every attempt to rescue Sita from Ravan, who keeps pressuring Sita to become his wife. Sita’s story of hope, resilience, and ultimately triumph over evil results in Diwali, the Hindu holiday celebrating good over evil.
This book’s illustrations by Heather Clevenger successfully mirror its message about good defeating evil. It is a fascinating way for readers to learn about the Hindu holiday Diwali. Sita is a powerful character who serves as an inspiration, particularly for women of any age. Her patience, understanding, and connection to nature are all admirable qualities. Thus, the book is not only about how good will triumphs over evil, but also about personal development during difficult, life-changing times. The love story between Sita and Ram is also one that readers will not forget. This book is an excellent teaching tool for teachers to use in order to incorporate multiculturalism and cultural awareness into their classrooms.
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