School resumes tomorrow for a lot of students. If you homeschool like we do then your children may have already been in school. Either way I would like to share a new addition to our Back-To School Gift Guide 2023: Ganesha’s Great Race by Sanyjay Patel & Emily Haynes. I received a copy of in exchange for this review and the spot in our Back-To-School Guide 2023. You will find this children’s book is also from ChronicleKids.com

Before I share my review for Ganesha’s Great Race. I would like to share another book about Ganesha. This children’s book is called Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth. I was blessed to receive a copy of this book as well for a review which you will find here:

Ganesha’s Great Race has a captivating cover with the Elephant that I feel in love with. You should see all the pretty colors which isn’t to bright or distracting in any way. Did you see the Flags? Aren’t they pretty? I love how they used dfferent colors for each letter of the title including purple my favorite color.

I sat down to read Ganesha’s Great Race. Before I could begin reading Ganesha’s Great Race. My sister Debbie knocked on the door. Debbie had my niece Lily and my nephew Jason with her. They asked me what I was doing and if I wanted to go get a drink.

I let them know it would be a few minutes because I needed to finish reading Ganesha’s Great race. Then Charlie and I would have to get dressed. Jason said Aunt Glenda go get dressed. I will sit by the restroom and read the story to you. My heart melted because I hardly ever get to share books with Lily and Jason.

Jason began to read the story and he hadn’t gotten far when Lily said its my turn to read. Charlie came downstairs and sat with Lily and Jason. Then Charlie began to read the book. Then my sister read a page of the story. I finished getting dressed. I was able to read a page of the book to everyone. Turning our story time into a Family Affair and allowing Charlie to get his homeschool reading class done early.

Lily let me know she loved the illustrations and all the adventures that happened in the book. Charlie let me know he liked knowing the book touches on myths of India which we can study in our Homeschool Classes this year. Would you like to join us?

Jason liked learning about the father Shiva the God of destruction as long as he didn’t destroy anything. Charlie said he wished he was as big as the father was. Lily and I thought the mom was pretty and liked the Bird she was holding. They loved finding out what the mom was but were not going to tell you. You need to read the book to find out.

There is two brothers in the story. Lily said that wasn’t fair they needed a little girl. I thought I would let you knowone of the brothers names is Ganesha. I’m not going to tell you what he is known for because I want you to check out the book on your own.

The older brother is named Kartikeya. Once again I am not going to tell you what it means because you need to check out the book on your own. Each brother has there own animal but to find out what animals they have you will need to read the book.

The brothers play together but sometimes they compete against each other. The Gods gave them a Mango and. The only way one of them can have the Mango is to win it. To win the Mango they decided on a chase around the world because Chess was too boring

They have to circle the world three times. Kartikeya takes off and Ganesha’s fater tells him he better hurry or he will not catch his brother. Instead Ganesha’s goes to take a bath he doesn’t try and catch his brother. Ganesha’s and his animal think of ways to go around the world without really going.

Guess what. Kartikeya finishes his first lap. Waking around a globe or drawing the world on the ground and walking around it. Does that count as a lap around the world? You must read the book to find out. I’m not going to tell you who wins or why because you need to read the story for yourself.

About:

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 Netflix’s 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 Netflix’s 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, Pixar’s Sanjay’s Super Team, and Netflix’s Ghee Happy

Meet the Author:

Sanjay Patel is an animator and storyboard artist for Pixar Animation Studios, where he has worked on many features including A Bug’s Life, Ratatouille, and the Cars series. Sanjay is also the creator of Ramayana: Divine Loophole,  The Big Poster Book of Hindu Deities, and The Little Book of Hindu Deities. His modern interpretations of Hindu epics have been exhibited at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum. He lives in Oakland, California.

Emily Haynes is an editor by day, specializing in entertainment and humor titles, and a children’s writer by night. In her spare time she can often be found up to her elbows in clay, making functional ceramics. This is her first children’s book. She lives in Oakland, California.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates