Book excerpt: Narrated by Hanuman, the divine monkey, The Mighty Tale of Hanuman is the fantastic story of Ram's journey to rescue his wife Sita. This epic Hindu folktale filled with daring adventure introduces readers to gods and demons in a devastating battle between good and evil. This delightful children's book is illustrated with magnificent, original Ramayana paintings from the collection of the Mehrangarh Museum Trust. The paintings are part of a monumental Ramcharitmanas manuscript commissioned by Maharaja Vijai Singh of Jodhpur in the 18th century. The enchanting paintings are vibrant and bold, filled with gods, demons, animals, and surreal landscapes.