An original story based on Hindu mythology, this book tells the story about how Ganesha's love of sweets led to a broken tusk and the writing of the epic poem, the Mahābhārata. Includes author's note about the myth.

A retelling of a well-known Hindu story of how the god Ganesh was born and acquired the head of an elephant.

"Here is another brand new adventure about Ganesha and how he stopped Ravana from getting the magic stone of power" --Back cover.

"We celebrate Ganesha's birthday with so much fun and lots of fanfare. His idols are offered to the rolling seas with ardent prayer and tender care. Lord Ganesha, loved by one and all, is the divine sone of Shiva and Parvati. And this is the story of how he and his jumbo elephant head came to be!"--Amazon.com