My Ganesha Chaturthi: Words of Wisdom (My Festival Series)
Written by Priya Kumari
and Komal Garg
Illustrated by Abhilasha Khatri
Published by Eternal Tree Books
Celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi by discovering ganesha’s wisdom and stories through festive traditions.
In My Ganesh Chaturthi, young readers join siblings Aadi and Leela as they celebrate one of India’s most beloved festivals. From crafting clay Ganeshas and singing festive songs to savoring sweet modakas and joining the colorful visarjan procession, children experience the joy of tradition and togetherness. Guided by their grandmother Aaji, they also learn timeless lessons of kindness, wisdom, responsibility, and harmony with nature.
With vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, this picture book blends cultural richness with universal values, making it ideal for family read-alouds, libraries, and multicultural classrooms.
Don’t miss the rest of the My Festival Series! Explore:
- My Diwali: Lights of Virtue
- My Holi: Colors of Cheer
- My Janmashtami: Birth of Krishna
- My Vesak: Day of Buddha
- My Paryushana: Festival of Forgiveness
Primary ISBN: 9781953384461
Publication Date: April 2026
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book , Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American
Themes: Celebrations, Celebrations: Ganesha Chaturthi, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Generation: 1st, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Hindu, Setting: Home Country
Setting: Unspecified (Western Country), India
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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