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Elephant Prince: The Story of Ganesh by: Amy Novesky, Belgin K. Wedman |
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Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 294.52113 EAN: 9781886069169 ISBN: 1886069166 Label: Mandala Publishing Manufacturer: Mandala Publishing Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 32 Publication Date: October 20, 2004 Publisher: Mandala Publishing Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Studio: Mandala Publishing Sales Rank: 723409 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: 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. Belgin K. Wedman's jewel-toned illustrations, reminiscent of classical Indian miniatures, complement this poetic story of one of the most beloved gods of all. Average Rating:
 Rating: - the elephant boyI bought this for my daughter, but couldn't help sneaking a peek first. What a joy, the illustrations, the story, the history, the ideas behind what it means to be and/or become a God... delightful. Rating: - A beautiful match of authenticity & contemporary sensibilityI have been searching for children's books that present the Hindu gods and goddesses and this is by far the best of all that I have found. This is a beautiful book that matches authenticity with contemporary sensibilities. My four year old appreciates this one as much as I do. I have found that with many books retelling stories from Hindu texts, the story is often presented in a way that is inaccessible to young children. Here the story has been retold beautifully. In this version, it is not ... Read More: Rating: - Stunning watercolor artwork with gold leaf highlightsElephant Prince: The Story Of Ganesh will serve to entertainingly introduce the elephant headed Hindu god to young readers ages 4 to 8. Belgin K. Wedman's superb illustrations are a perfect story-telling showcase to talented children's author Amy Novesky's story set in the Himalayas during a time of gods and goddesses. Elephant Prince does not recount the commonest version of Ganesh's origin, in which Parvati creates a child from earth and her husband Shiva is so surprised by the stranger he cuts ... Read More: |
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