Devotion, wonder and time together

Books by Sumati Joshi.

Illustrated stories for little hearts and devotional books for quiet moments. Explore my published books, take a peek inside, and discover the stories on their way.

Upcoming books

More stories for little listeners and the grown-ups beside them.

Little Ramayan, retold by Sumati Joshi, with Rama, Sita and Hanuman before a lamp-lit Ayodhya

Coming soon

An illustrated retelling · Ages 3–7

Little Ramayan: Rama, Sita and the Journey Home

Love leads the way home.

Four brothers, a mighty bow, a golden deer and Hanuman soaring above Lanka. From Rama’s birth in Ayodhya to the joyful homecoming, follow the adventures families have loved to tell.

Meet Sita, Lakshmana, Bharata, Hanuman and the many friends who help along the way. Rich illustrations, character guides and gentle questions invite families to share this story of courage, devotion and friendship.

My First Bhagavad Gita: Little Lessons from Krishna by Sumati Joshi, with Krishna and Arjuna seated on a golden chariot

Coming soon on Amazon

Eighteen gentle lessons to share

My First Bhagavad Gita: Little Lessons from Krishna

Little lessons. A heart full of devotion.

Arjuna has a difficult question. Krishna becomes his guide. Discover eighteen gentle lessons inspired by the Bhagavad Gita about the soul, thoughtful action, a steady mind and loving devotion.

With spiritual illustrations, little prayers and words to remember, this is a first Gita for children and grown-ups to read together and return to as children grow.