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Let's Celebrate Ganesha's Birthday!
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Who is the elephant-headed, sweet-loving, mouse-riding mythological character that is every kid's favorite? Ganesha, of course! And his birthday is celebrated with a 10-day long festival that is filled with feasts, beautiful music and dances, and fascinating stories. Check out this incredibly fun birthday festival book from Bestselling series with Award-winning authors! **Also See**! Check out our Krishna’s Birthday Book for another equally fun birthday festival book! **Perfect Birthday Gift**! Both Ganesha & Krishna’s birthday books make for great birthday gifts for curious little learners! **Did you know?**! All of our books are non-religious with stories are retold for a global audience. Maya & Neel’s India Adventures 10+ Book Series is written with the mission to RAISE MULTICULTURAL KIDS! We are Indie authors and 1st generation Indian immigrants, who have dedicated the past decade to spreading multiculturalism through our local dance & culture company as well through this book series whose extreme popularity has taken even us by surprise. You can follow our cultural journey on social media at Bollywood Groove and Culture Groove. To all our little and grownup Thank You for supporting our work & mission! -------------- For bulk orders! or author visits! contact ajanta@culturegroove.com Our Series Available Worldwide (CultureGroove.com/Books):!
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Who is the elephant-headed, sweet-loving, mouse-riding mythological character that is every kid's favorite? Ganesha, of course! And his birthday is celebrated with a 10-day long festival that is filled with feasts, beautiful music and dances, and fascinating stories. Check out this incredibly fun birthday festival book from Bestselling series with Award-winning authors! **Also See**! Check out our Krishna’s Birthday Book for another equally fun birthday festival book! **Perfect Birthday Gift**! Both Ganesha & Krishna’s birthday books make for great birthday gifts for curious little learners! **Did you know?**! All of our books are non-religious with stories are retold for a global audience. Maya & Neel’s India Adventures 10+ Book Series is written with the mission to RAISE MULTICULTURAL KIDS! We are Indie authors and 1st generation Indian immigrants, who have dedicated the past decade to spreading multiculturalism through our local dance & culture company as well through this book series whose extreme popularity has taken even us by surprise. You can follow our cultural journey on social media at Bollywood Groove and Culture Groove. To all our little and grownup Thank You for supporting our work & mission! -------------- For bulk orders! or author visits! contact ajanta@culturegroove.com Our Series Available Worldwide (CultureGroove.com/Books):!
Diwali, Navratri, Holi, Vaisakhi, Ramadan & Eid Ganesha, Krishna Delhi & Taj Mahal, Mumbai Wedding Diwali 50 Activity Book Holi 50-Activity Book Gift Sets 1 & 2
34 pages, Paperback
Published February 13, 2019
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December 19, 2021
Hats off to this book. It is extremely well done. It incorporates a basic story to tell not only about Ganesha, including how he got his head in a way that will not freak out parents or children, but also about the celebration of his birthday. Not only is Ganesha and the celebration detailed but so is some language. Really nice done.
August 31, 2020
Culturegroove books are non-religious books and written for Global audience. I found them perfect for kids to read by themselves or to be read to. They perfectly follow their Motto.
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Book Review: Let's Celebrate Ganesha's Birthday! (Maya & Neel's India Adventure Series) by Ajanta Chakraborty and Vivek Kumar
What I liked:
The simple story line. The clear explanation of the stories without giving it a religious color. The words and language is perfect for children.
The other factors about the festival are also highlighted. I liked how Lal Baugh cha Raja is introduced. As it is an important part of Ganesh Festival in Mumbai.
The illustrations are lovely. In this book too, my daughter was hunting for Chintu in each page. It was fun spotting him :)
Subtle integration of gender neutral concepts like Grandmother getting the idol home and Grandfather decorating and getting the house ready for Ganpati.
I liked the Info recap, Pronunciation guide, Info zoom.
The motto of Cuture Groove Kids: Raise Multicultural kids. Connect kids to their Roots.
Book Review: Let's Celebrate Ganesha's Birthday! (Maya & Neel's India Adventure Series) by Ajanta Chakraborty and Vivek Kumar
What I liked:
The simple story line. The clear explanation of the stories without giving it a religious color. The words and language is perfect for children.
The other factors about the festival are also highlighted. I liked how Lal Baugh cha Raja is introduced. As it is an important part of Ganesh Festival in Mumbai.
The illustrations are lovely. In this book too, my daughter was hunting for Chintu in each page. It was fun spotting him :)
Subtle integration of gender neutral concepts like Grandmother getting the idol home and Grandfather decorating and getting the house ready for Ganpati.
I liked the Info recap, Pronunciation guide, Info zoom.
July 28, 2019
Ajanta Chakraborty and Vivek Kumar tell a charming and traditional of the Indian and Hindu story of Ganesha in "Let's Celebrate Ganesha's Birthday!" Siblings Maya and Neel along with their pet squirrel Chintu travel from Chicago to Mumbai in India for the first time. Their grandparents tell them the amazing story of Ganesha and take Maya, Neel, and Chintu to the 10 day celebration events of Ganesha's birthday. This book provides great insight into the traditions of Indian and Hindu culture with stories, dress attire, and festive celebrations. Chakraborty and Kumar do an amazing job with the story structure and beautifully colorful illustrations. The authors also provide great pronunciation, term, and story guides to help readers better understand what the words are and recap of the history of Ganesha. I recommend this book for anyone interested in learning about a different and unique culture.
September 16, 2019
I love this series about India’s cultural and religious figures for kids. As a European woman and a mom, me and my son get to touch through this book a little bit of India’s culture. I had seen Ganesha’s images but I didn’t know who he was and his story. This book helped me learn a bit more about him and how he is celebrated in India. I think the illustrations fit the story nicely, they are very colorful and bright, the characters are shown with their traditional clothes, the houses, and streets with all the traditional decorations. The overall style is able to convey India’s spirit and taste. I hope to read more books from this series and learn more about India’s icons and traditions.
July 23, 2019
In this book, Maya and Neel travel to India to celebrate Ganesha's Birthday.
In the book, we learn about the local culture and tradition.
I love this book, the illustration is beautiful and the story is very engaging.
This is a beautiful series about the adventures of Maya and Neel around India's cultures.
If you loved this book you probably will love the rest of them.
I recommend this book to kids ages 3-7.
In the book, we learn about the local culture and tradition.
I love this book, the illustration is beautiful and the story is very engaging.
This is a beautiful series about the adventures of Maya and Neel around India's cultures.
If you loved this book you probably will love the rest of them.
I recommend this book to kids ages 3-7.
July 20, 2019
Exploring different cultures, helps promote diversity
This is an interesting glimpse into to culture and traditions of India, specifically about Ganesha’s birthday! Educational and easy to understand. What I like most, is how it different cultures, and helps promote diversity and acceptance of other people and cultures.
This is an interesting glimpse into to culture and traditions of India, specifically about Ganesha’s birthday! Educational and easy to understand. What I like most, is how it different cultures, and helps promote diversity and acceptance of other people and cultures.
July 3, 2019
Great travel book
We are going to India in a short while and I bought the book as an aid in giving my 7 year old ability to educate herself on the upcoming trip. Beautiful colors. Fun illustrations and it super well written. It’s educational and fun
We are going to India in a short while and I bought the book as an aid in giving my 7 year old ability to educate herself on the upcoming trip. Beautiful colors. Fun illustrations and it super well written. It’s educational and fun
July 10, 2019
Cultural Picture Book
This is the story of one of the best known and most worshipped deities in Hinduism. The book is an educational picture book for young Hindu faith children, a study of culture for others. Well written with nice illustrations.
This is the story of one of the best known and most worshipped deities in Hinduism. The book is an educational picture book for young Hindu faith children, a study of culture for others. Well written with nice illustrations.
July 19, 2019
Beautifully illustrated
The book is beautifully illustrated with vibrant colors that pops off each page and goes well with the festivity in the story. The story is well written and wonderfully told and paints a picture of India.
The book is beautifully illustrated with vibrant colors that pops off each page and goes well with the festivity in the story. The story is well written and wonderfully told and paints a picture of India.
July 25, 2019
My parents are my whole world!!
I love the cultural aspect of this book. This could be a great addition to any preschool up to first-grade classroom. A nice illustration for the presentation of the culture . Works for around the world preschool theme.
I love the cultural aspect of this book. This could be a great addition to any preschool up to first-grade classroom. A nice illustration for the presentation of the culture . Works for around the world preschool theme.
July 26, 2019
Great text features!
This cultural story introduces the reader to Ganesha. There are pronunciation guides, a map, stories within the story. I would recommend this book if you want to learn about a special Indian celebration!
This cultural story introduces the reader to Ganesha. There are pronunciation guides, a map, stories within the story. I would recommend this book if you want to learn about a special Indian celebration!
July 27, 2019
Beautiful multicultural story and illustrations
Great story introducing kids to a major cultural festival in India. The story is based on true mythology and the illustrations are beautiful
Great story introducing kids to a major cultural festival in India. The story is based on true mythology and the illustrations are beautiful
July 19, 2019
Great book about India
My kids liked this children's book. It is a good introduction to teach kids about India. I would recommend for young children.
My kids liked this children's book. It is a good introduction to teach kids about India. I would recommend for young children.
July 25, 2019
Lovely book to introduce culture, maps and even pronunciation of words in India. Great book for teaching.
July 31, 2019
Just in time !
Ganesh chaturthi is my favorite festival. I love finding books to share with my kids. This is just perfect. Don't miss it !
Ganesh chaturthi is my favorite festival. I love finding books to share with my kids. This is just perfect. Don't miss it !
August 1, 2020
Interesting story about India
We loved this book so much, the story is beautiful and engaging and my daughter learned so many inetersting things about India. Highly recommend!
We loved this book so much, the story is beautiful and engaging and my daughter learned so many inetersting things about India. Highly recommend!
January 5, 2021
Ganapati Bappa Mooriya
Another fun filled and informative book by these two authors. I truly enjoyed and learned a lot from this book.
Another fun filled and informative book by these two authors. I truly enjoyed and learned a lot from this book.
July 29, 2019
Great Book
This is a great book for kids to teach them about another culture. Loved the story with the cultural information mixed in. The illustrations are bright and colorful and go great with the cute story.
This is a great book for kids to teach them about another culture. Loved the story with the cultural information mixed in. The illustrations are bright and colorful and go great with the cute story.
November 15, 2020
Great book for elementary aged kids
Liked the way this book explained the reason behind the festival. And my kids identify with the kids being Americans with Indian origin and visiting Bombay.
Liked the way this book explained the reason behind the festival. And my kids identify with the kids being Americans with Indian origin and visiting Bombay.
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