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Amma Tell Me About Ganesha!

by Bhakti Mathur

Ages 4–7Indian author

How Ganesha got his elephant head, why he carries a modak, and what makes him the most beloved deity in the Hindu pantheon — told in rhyme for the very young.

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Author
Bhakti Mathur
Age
Ages 4–7
Type
Mythology, Poetry & Rhyme, Picture Book
Language
English
Publisher
Anjana Publishing
In India
Available

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