Ganesha! A booklist for Ganesh Chaturthi!

Title: The Elephant Prince
By: Amy Novesky
Published: 2004

Elephant-headed and big-bellied, mischievous and sweet, the god Ganesh is one of the most familiar faces in the world. But why does he have the head of an elephant? Set in the Himalayas in a time of gods and goddesses, Elephant Prince tells the story of a remarkable bond between a mother and her son, a remorseful god, a generous elephant and the boy who became Ganesh. Ages 4 -8

Call Number: x398.6 India Noves.A

Title: Hindu Stories
By: Anita Ganeri
Published: 2006

This book contains introductory stories of Hindu gods and the origin of the world. Many of the stories are linked to major Hindu festivals, so you can read a particular story at the appropriate festival time. Includes the story, Ganesh, the elephant God Age Range: 7-10

Call Number: x294.592 Ganer.A

Title: How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head
By: Harish Johari, Vatsala Sperling
Published: 2003

The magical story of how Ganesh, the son of Shiva and Parvati, was brought back to life with the head of an elephant. Age Range: 6-10

Call Number : J 294.5 JO at Wilmette Public Library

Title: Krishna Steals the Butter and Other Stories
By: Anita Ganeri, Nilesh Mistry
Published: 2007

This book is a collection of four short stories that introduce children to Hinduism, its beliefs and key figures associated with the religion. Includes the story Ganesh and the Moon. Age Range: 5-8

Call Number: J 294.5 G196 at Highland Park Public Library

Title: Maya Running
By: Anjali Banerjee
Published: 2005

Maya, a Canadian of East Indian descent, struggles with her ethnic identity, The arrival of her beautiful Bengali cousin, Pinky, who comes for a visit bearing a powerful statue of the God Ganesh, the Hindu elephant boy, brings lots of changes! Age Range: 7-10

Call Number: J Baner.A

Title: Myths and Legends of the World
By: Alli Brydon
Published: 2019

This book retells twenty-one myths and legends from around the world, which includes the story of Ganesh. (For Lonely Planet: Kids ) Age Range: 7-10

Call Number: x201.3 Brydo.A (Robert Crown)

Title: Tales from India: Stories of Creation and the Cosmos
By: Jamila Gavin
Published: 2011

Rooted in Hindu written and oral tradition, this collection of fine tales includes the story of How Ganesh Got His Elephant's Head. Age Range: 8-11 years

Call Number: J294.5 GA from Wilmette Public Library