Ganesha's Great Race -- Sanjay Patel, Hardcover
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: Sanjay Patel, Emily Haynes
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 10/24/2023
Pages: 52
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.70h x 10.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781797224855
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2023 pg. 82
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2023
About the Author
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.
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