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The Broken Tusk: Stories of the Hindu God Ganesha

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5 out of 5
Based on 25 Ratings and 11 Reviews

Book Description
This collection of Hindu folktales for middle readers features stories about the Hindu god, Ganesha, who is easily recognized because of his elephant head. Krishnaswami introduces the stories by recalling her own introduction to Ganesha and goes on to offer a mythological context for the tales. Included among these classic stories are "Ganesha's Head", "The Broken Tusk", and "Why Ganesha Never Mar... More
Book Information
PublisherAugust House Publishing Company
BindingPaperback (6 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages128
ISBN-100874838061
ISBN-13978-0874838060
Publication Date07/26/2006
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About Uma Krishnaswami (Author) : Uma Krishnaswami is from India, and now lives in northwest New Mexico. She's the author of picture books (Monsoon, a Parents' Choice recommended book, and The Happiest Tree, a CCBC Choice, and many ... more
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