How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head | 
| Authors: Harish Johari, Vatsala Sperling
Creator: Pieter Weltevrede
Publisher: Bear Cub Books
Category: Book
List Price: $15.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 338785
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.4
ISBN: 1591430216
Dewey Decimal Number: 294.52113
EAN: 9781591430216
ASIN: 1591430216
Publication Date: October 8, 2003
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Product Description
The magical story of how Ganesh, the son of Shiva and Parvati, was brought back to life with the head of an elephant P The story of one of the most beloved characters in Indian lore, made accessible for Western children ages 6 to 9 Illustrated throughout with paintings from the classic Indian tradition Full color throughout PAny Indian child can tell you how the beloved god Ganesh got his elephant's head-now American children can know as well. For centuries Indian children have grown up hearing Ganesh's story-how his mother, Parvati (an incarnation of the great mother goddess), created a small boy from sandalwood soap and commanded that he guard the palace against all intruders while she took her bath. How her husband, Shiva (the fearsome god of destruction), didn't take kindly to being barred from his own home. How Shiva beheaded the boy during the cosmic war that followed, but then, when he realized that the balance of the entire universe was at stake, brought the boy back to life by grafting an elephant's head onto his body and made him the people's intercessor against the powers of destruction. PGanesh's timeless story teaches children about the steadfast power of dedication to duty, the awe-inspiring power of a mother's love for her child, and the gentle power of compassion, which holds the world together. Accompanied by rich, color illustrations prepared according to the traditional Hindu canon, How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head will transport children to a magical world filled with ancient wisdom.
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 Good book that takes some creative license December 13, 2008
I grew up reading Amar Chitra Katha comics that tell Hindu (and other) religious stories and Indian Folk Tales in a very straightforward (sometimes slightly graphic way). I still have a large collection I'll pass on to my kids, and their telling of Ganesa is my favorite. br /br /Compared to those, this is a slightly less appealing though still decent telling of the Ganesa story. It takes some creative license (it leaves out some of the "color" to how Ganesa received the elephant's head, for exxample) that results in a story that is a bit too toned down/altered for my tastes, but it's still good.
Very pretty October 21, 2007
My daughter loves the pictures. The story itself was a little over here head , but she did love that it was a bout a mother and her son.
 Great introduction! September 22, 2007
This is a great introduction to (or addition to a collection) centered around Ganesh. The story is brilliantly illustrated and the text is great. I was very happy with the purchase.
Great book! August 17, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Beautifully illustrated, wonderful story told in an interesting style for children (and adults).br /Highly recommend for anyone interested in Hindu culture.
Review by a 5 year old July 24, 2005
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
My son loves the book How Ganesh Got his Elephant Head! I have read it to him and his friends at least a hundred times! Although the author's choice of vocabulary is complicated for a five year old, my son has learned many new words and their meaning. br /He says, "I like the pictures and learning about each of the Gods is fun. My favorite part is matching each God with his or her vehicle. How come Ganesh does not squish the mouse his rides?"
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