Ganesha's Sweet Tooth

Written by Emily Haynes and Sanjay Patel

An elephant-headed boy's broken tusk becomes a surprising tool in a legendary tale.

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34 pages· 730 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD580L

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Bookroo's summary

Ganesha, an elephant-headed boy with a sweet tooth, faces a dilemma when his tusk breaks after biting a giant laddoo. Upset, he turns to the wise poet Vyasa and his friend Mr. Mouse for help. Together, they discover that what seems broken can be unexpectedly useful. This vibrant retelling of a classic tale blends humor and wisdom, inviting readers to explore how challenges can lead to unexpected opportunities. Will Ganesha's broken tusk help him in ways he never imagined? Dive into this colorful adventure to find out.

From the publisher

The bold, bright colors of India leap right off the page in this fresh and funny picture book retelling (with a twist) of how Ganesha came to help write the epic poem of Hindu literature, the Mahabharata. Ganesha is just like any other kid, except that he has the head of an elephant and rides around on a magical mouse. And he loves sweets, especially the traditional dessert laddoo. But when Ganesha insists on biting into a super jumbo jawbreaker laddoo, his tusk breaks off! Ganesha is terribly upset, but with the help of the wise poet Vyasa, and his friend Mr. Mouse, he learns that what seems broken can actually be quite useful after all. With vibrant, graphic illustrations, expressive characters, and offbeat humor, this is a wonderfully inventive rendition of a classic tale.