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The sweets-loving elephant Ganesha and his mouse companion are back! And this time you'll meet Ganesha's family, too, as they race around the world in this adorable companion to the bestselling Ganesha's Sweet Tooth .
From the creator of the Oscar-nominated Pixar short Sanjay's Super Team and the animated series Ghee Happy !
In Sanjay Patel's world, the bold, bright colors of India leap off the page and screen. Ganesha's Sweet Tooth introduced a fresh and funny picture book retelling of how Ganesha came to help write the epic poem of Hindu literature, the Mahabharata. Now Ganesha is back in a delightful new adventure!
When his brother Kartikeya challenges him to a race around the world, Ganesha knows he cannot win with speed. He may not be as fast as Kartikeya, but clever Ganesha knows that every problem has more than one solution! A celebration of the dynamic bond between siblings and a loving tribute to family, Ganesha's Great Race is the story of their most famous contest and will delight readers with a tale of muscles, mangoes, and the meaning of the world.
DIVERSE CHILDRENS BOOKS: Featuring lovable characters and a light narrative, this book provides a fresh and accessible way for families who practice Hinduism to see themselves and celebrate, and for other children to learn about religions and cultures that are different from their own.
NOTABLE CREATOR: Sanjay Patel produced a short based on his life, Sanjay's Super Team , with Pixar, as well as Ghee Happy , a series featuring the Hindu gods as toddlers. His brand, Ghee Happy, has reached an eager audience with two books, museum exhibitions, and merchandise. He is also the author of the popular picture book Ramayana , a twenty-first-century retelling of a classic 2500-year-old story.
VIBRANT & GIFTABLE: With dynamic illustrations, this story of family has a heartwarming message that makes a perfect gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, or anytime you want to show appreciation for your family!
CULTURAL PICTURE BOOKS: As educators focus on ways to incorporate religious literacy into their teaching, Patel's vibrant books offer an outstanding resource for introducing conversations about different cultures and faiths into the classroom through fun and relatable narratives.
Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians Readers who love Hindu gods and goddesses, Indian mythology, and adventure tales Educational material for classroom or homeschool curriculum Anyone looking for children's literature featuring Indian mythology Gift giving for Diwali, birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or any special occasion Fans of Ganesha's Sweet Tooth and Pixar's Sanjay's Super Team
Author Notes
Sanjay Patel is an illustrator, animator, and director, as well as the creator of Ghee Happy, a collection of books, animation, and paper products that marry his whimsical style and graphic cuteness with the awesome universe of Hindu deities. During his twenty-year career at Pixar Animation Studios, he worked on numerous feature films and directed the short film Sanjay's Super Team , for which he earned an Academy Award nomination. Most recently, he created an animated preschool show for Netflix called Ghee Happy . He lives in Los Angeles with his wife (see below) and their two sons.
Emily Haynes is an author and editor with more than twenty years' experience in book publishing. As an editor she has worked for Penguin and Chronicle Books, and as a writer she has authored numerous titles for both children and adults. Her wordsmith superpowers are now available at her own agency, BluePen. Her clients include Airbnb and Netflix, as well as individual authors and producers. In her fleeting spare time, she also runs a ceramics studio out of her garage. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband (see above) and their two sons.
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 3--The Hindu gods Shiva and Parvati live on the tallest mountain in India and have two sons. The eldest is Kartikeya, the god of war, and the youngest is Ganesha, who is known as the god of beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles. As one would expect, the brothers play with one another, but also fight and compete. One day, the two happen upon a huge mango that is magical; their parents explain that it can't be shared but has to be won. Kartikeya challenges Ganesha to a race around the world and immediately jumps on his magical peacock and is off. After much brainstorming, procrastinating, and finally tears, Ganesha confides in his father that he knows he will be unable to beat Kartikeya. Shiva reminds Ganesha that he isn't known as the Remover of Obstacles for nothing, and soon the young god realizes that his "world" is not the Earth, but instead his two parents. He quickly runs around them and is declared the winner. After initially being outraged, Kartikeya's good humor is restored, and he acknowledges that this time "the mind is mightier than muscle." There is humor peppered throughout, and children will relate to the sibling rivalry and the frustration Ganesha feels when he can't figure out how to win the competition. While the text is more verbose than many picture books, the range of vocabulary words and the accessibility of this Hindu legend more than make up for it. VERDICT Another beautifully illustrated book on the Hindu gods by Patel and Haynes (Ganesha's Sweet Tooth) that is gorgeously rendered with warm colors and adorable facial expressions on the young gods. Recommended for purchase. --Amy Nolan
Kirkus Review
Haynes and Patel retell the story of Ganesha and Kartikeya's race around the world. Divine siblings Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of beginnings, and Kartikeya, the god of war, find a mango that they are unable to share. Their parents, the god Shiva and the goddess Parvati, explain that because the family received the mango from the gods, it has magical properties. Notably, it can only be eaten by someone who wins it in a competition. Delighted, the athletic Kartikeya suggests that the two brothers compete by racing around the world. Ganesha, who is no physical match for his brother, tries to change his sibling's mind. The tactic backfires: Shiva, overhearing the conversation, declares that the two boys should circle the Earth three times instead of just once. While Kartikeya eagerly jets into orbit, Ganesha decides to do what he does best and uses his brain instead of his body. Ganesha is sure he is going to lose until the last minute, when a revelation from the Vedas--Hinduism's holy scriptures--gives him the solution he needs. This version of a popular Hindu tale is witty, clever, and entertaining, focusing on the story rather than the moral. Ganesha is an endearing hero, and laudably, the vibrant, quirky illustrations, full of geometric shapes and eye-catching patterns, include dark-skinned versions of the gods. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A charming interpretation of a Hindu myth. (Picture book. 4-7) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
