Meet Ganesha, the beloved Hindu god with the head of an elephant and the body of a man. Find out how he got that elephant head and why one of his tusks is broken. Find out how he won a competition for a divine mango, and why he rides around on a mouse. Discover how we are all connected and why all animals deserve kindness. Learn about mistakes and forgiveness. Even wise sages can make mistakes, and children can forgive. Adventures of Lord Ganesha: Short Stories for Little Hearts by Pooja Singh features stories from the Hindu religion that the author loved when her grandmother told them to her. In this book, she passes them along to future generations.

These tales of bravery, kindness, and intelligence will help children appreciate balance in life. They will enjoy seeing how Ganesha balances playfulness with hard work. No matter what the problem, Ganesha never hurts anyone, and he forgives if he is hurt because he understands that even great sages can make mistakes. Ganesha is the god Hindus pray to first when they start a new adventure or face complex problems. Parents who practice the Hindu religion will want to read these stories to their children to introduce them to a favorite god. Parents who practice other religions will appreciate these stories as a way to show their children that other religions also deal with problems of villains and forgiveness. Adventures of Ganesha by Pooja Singh features attractive illustrations as well as meaningful stories.