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Ganesha's Sweet Tooth Hardcover – Picture Book, September 5, 2012

by Emily Haynes (Author), Sanjay Patel (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 981 ratings
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The bold, bright colors of India leap right off the page in this fresh and funny picture book retelling (with a twist) of how Ganesha came to help write the epic poem of Hindu literature, the Mahabharata. Ganesha is just like any other kid, except that he has the head of an elephant and rides around on a magical mouse. And he loves sweets, especially the traditional dessert laddoo. But when Ganesha insists on biting into a super jumbo jawbreaker laddoo, his tusk breaks off! Ganesha is terribly upset, but with the help of the wise poet Vyasa, and his friend Mr. Mouse, he learns that what seems broken can actually be quite useful after all. With vibrant, graphic illustrations, expressive characters, and offbeat humor, this is a wonderfully inventive rendition of a classic tale.
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    2 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  5. Lexile measure
    AD580L
  6. Dimensions
    9.9 x 0.45 x 10.3 inches
  7. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  8. Publication date
    September 5, 2012
  9. ISBN-10
    1452103623
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1452103624
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More books from Sanjay Patel 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. The bold, bright colors of India leap right off the page in this fresh and funny picture book retelling (with a twist) of how Ganesha came to help write the epic poem of Hindu literature, the Mahabharata. A vibrantly illustrated board book inspired by Sanjay Patel's animated show, Ghee Happy, featuring Hindu deities as toddlers! A vibrantly illustrated board book inspired by Sanjay Patel's animated show, Ghee Happy, featuring Hindu deities as toddlers! A 21st century retelling of a 2500-year-old story: Artist and veteran Pixar animator Sanjay Patel lends a lush, whimsical illustration style and lighthearted voice to one of Hindu mythology's best-loved and most enduring tales.

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With bright, elaborately detailed illustrations, this picture book tells a fictionalized story based on the legend of how the Hindu god Ganesha transcribed the epic poem Mahabharata. Here Ganesha is “just like any other kid” except that he has an elephant’s head, and vividly colored pictures show him cruising around on a magical mouse. He loves sweets (he is a bit “chubby”), but when he bites down on “the super jumbo jawbreaker laddoo,” his tusk breaks off. He is furious and bitterly ashamed until he meets Vyasa the poet, who needs the tusk to write his poem, which is so long that “all the pens in the world would break before it is done.” So Ganesha helps the poet and uses his tusk to write the 100,000 verses of a story, which turns out to be so beautiful he even forgets about sweets. Blending computer graphics with traditional images, the intricate, stylized illustrations may be best suited for grade-schoolers, who will enjoy the story’s turnarounds and focus on luscious sweets, and many will be ready for the classic Hindu myth. Grades 1-3. --Hazel Rochman

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"A classic Hindu tale gets an artful interpretation in this piece of eye candy" - Daily Candy Kids

"A fresh and comedic introduction to a Hindu legend, with a winning combination of both eye candy and actual candy." - Publishers Weekly

"Zesty and original... Pink elephants haven't looked this good since 'Dumbo'" - The New York Times

"The wordless two-page spreads retelling the ancient epic Sanskrit poem, Mahabharata is a masterpiece." - Lisa Von Drasek, Early Word

"A confectioner’s palette... strong shapes and a mix of modern objects with traditional designs add to the fun." - Kirkus Reviews

"Two traditional events in the life of the Hindu god Ganesha are imaginatively recast" - School Library Journal

"A feast for the eyes... So sweet we almost want to pop it in our mouths." - EntertainmentWeekly.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; 1st edition (September 5, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452103623
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452103624
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD580L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.9 x 0.45 x 10.3 inches
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    Emily Haynes is an author and editor with over 20 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 called Blue Pen Ceramics. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two sons.

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    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 20-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 and an Annie Award nomination. Most recently he created an original animated preschool show for Netflix called Ghee Happy. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their two sons.

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N. Kumar
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and very bright illustrations with a relateable story
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Ganesha is one of Hinduism's most lovable gods. According to the mythology, he does have quite a sweet tooth, though eating a "super jumbo jawbreaking laddo" was most definitely not included in the original. Mr. Patel stretches the ancient story, to follow young Ganesha as he breaks his "tooth", aka. tusk, on this jawbreaking laddo, which lands him the important role of writing down the epic tale of Mahabharata, with his broken tusk. I am impressed with the changes to the original story, because children can relate to this young god and his self-consciousness while missing a "tooth" - it's exactly what happens to young children when they start loosing their teeth. The art is attractive, though a little to minimalistic to my taste. I enjoyed the designs, but I am not sure if its the most effective designs for young children, as they may not notice all the easter eggs hidden in the images. The pacing is interesting, because the story that Mr. Patel chooses to tell, fits within the page count. I felt like the loose adaptation suffered a bit in explaining the Mahabharata. The story is very detailed and too complicated for the premise of this book, but the art linked to the Mahabharata was left without context.
I can see this book being very popular with early elementary students.
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flying angel
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written and designed. Modern yet timeless
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
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This is an amazingly well designed and written book. Our child loved the artwork and the story. Recommended
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5.0 out of 5 stars Family fun in a book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2014
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Our daughter loves this book, and we love reading it. It is stunning visually, has a great storytelling style, and gives us an opportunity to discuss Hinduism with our child. I think this is a great addition to any library, especially to parents who want to expose children to a variety of myths, religions, and stories.

Note: My husband practices Hinduism, and he was thrilled that I found a book that he could share with our child. He (and the author) both mention that this is not true to the actual story of how Ganesha broke his tusk, but it is still a great read. You can always compare and contrast this story to the original and give your child a great exercise in critical thinking (as a Literature teacher, I can't recommend doing those sorts of activities enough).
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Jan S
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sturdy little book
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
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Gave this to my not quite 2 year old niece. I want her to get an idea and appreciation for other cultures and artistic expression. It’s a beautiful book and she chooses it quite often.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting art work
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
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Lori
4.0 out of 5 stars I'm glad to have different cultures' stories in my son's library
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2016
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i suspected, but didn't know for sure, that this was a cultural legend until I read the note at the end of the book. I'm glad to have different cultures' stories in my son's library! Overall, I like the message of the story, but the way it's presented here is pretty uninspiring and likely doesn't do the original legend justice. But the illustrations-- some of my favorite I've ever seen! Bright, geometric, somewhat abstract. I'll forgive the uninspiring storytelling and read this book often just to admire the beautiful, unique illustrations!
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Tess V.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book with great illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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We got this for our daughter so she could have some exposure to Hindu stories. My husband is Hindu, and we love this book! I know some people here have issue with it not being accurate, but it’s not supposed to be a religious text - it’s a children’s book and the author very clearly states at the end that this story was just supposed to be “fun” and a way to introduce children to Hinduism. Obviously you can also read your children the Gita and such for the accurate narratives… some people take things meant to be lighthearted and fun way too seriously. The illustrations are gorgeous, too!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2022
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Teaching our 5 yr old about different cultures and religions. This book is fun and easy to read. I was worried about pronunciation but the authors guide helps with the few names that might be challenging for some. Really lovely book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2022
Teaching our 5 yr old about different cultures and religions. This book is fun and easy to read. I was worried about pronunciation but the authors guide helps with the few names that might be challenging for some. Really lovely book!
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Shagandeep
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2021
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Beautiful book. The illustrations are too beautiful. Nice storyline. Big pictures is what attracts my little one. He gets so engaged with pictures when i read him this book. A great way to introduce to our Gods and their stories.
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Nilay
5.0 out of 5 stars We’re in love with this book!
Reviewed in India on October 1, 2023
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This book has such beautiful illustrations that I, as an adult, love to read it again and again. And my two year old enjoys it thoroughly! Highly recommend this book just for its illustrations and artwork!
The story is engaging too, though it may not follow the exact mythology.
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Beatrice Imfeld
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnifique!
Reviewed in France on July 24, 2022
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Mon neveu le lit avec son papa tous les soirs... il l’aime tellement qu’il l’a emmené en vacances chez ses grands-parents Indiens ♥️ Qui étaient heureux qu’il apprenne leur culture ♥️
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MA04
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2021
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I bought this for my nearly 4 year old and 6 year old. It’s such a great read and informative in its own way. The kids loved this book, and my 6 year old read to his sister. He read it with ease, and the pictures are so great in the book. Definitely a firm favourite.
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Paola
5.0 out of 5 stars Tolles Buch!!!
Reviewed in Germany on March 18, 2021
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