How Hanu Became Hanuman
How Hanu Became Hanuman
by K. G. Subramanyan
Ages 6–10Indian author
A witty, subversive retelling of how the monkey Hanu became the mighty Hanuman, written and illustrated by one of India's foremost modern artists.
- Author
- K. G. Subramanyan
- Age
- Ages 6–10
- Type
- Mythology, Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Seagull Books
- In India
- Available
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