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13 Picture Books on Lord Ganesha that are Perfect for Ganesh Chathurthi

August 20, 2022

Looking for children's picture books on Ganesha? Every year, come August/September most of India and Indians around the world gear up to welcome the mighty Elephant-headed Lord Ganesha into their homes with pomp and fervor. Also known as Ganapathi, Vinayaka, or Bappa - Lord Ganesha is one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon, and is known as the Lord of Beginnings and Remover of Obstacles.

At Toka Box, we love Lord Ganesha and we love books! And what better way to get into the spirit of Ganesh Chathurthi, than with books of stories about Ganesha!

Here are our Favorite Ganesha Books!

1. Lord of Beginnings by Radhika Sekar  

Recommended Age 7+ Years



This book includes all the legends about Ganesha - from how Ganesha came to be, how Mushaka became Ganesha's Assistant to the contest between Ganesha and his brother and finding Ganesha the perfect bride! This book is a perfect package of all the stories.

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2. Mythology Ganesha and Krishna Pack featuring Girish Karnad 

Recommended Age 3+ Years

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The Karadi Tales Mythology pack brings you 2 great retellings of the stories of Krishna and Ganesha in a single pack with narration by Girish Karnad as Karadi the Bear! Find all your favorite Ganesha stories here!

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3. Ganesha's Mousecapade by Swamini Supriyananda

Recommended Age 3+ Years




The book is an adaptation of the story of how Mushaka became Ganesha's vehicle and a message of how Lord Ganesha can make our negatives smaller and positives bigger! Written in age-appropriate language, the book is a great way to introduce concepts of spirituality along with mythology.

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4. Ganesha's Sweet Tooth by Sanjay Patel  

Recommended Age 3+ Years 




We loved this contemporary re-imagination of how Ganesha broke his tusk and wrote the Mahabharata with his broken tusk. Ganesha is like any other little boy with his mouse as his side-kick. He loves sweets and when he comes across the "Super Jumbo Jawbreaker Ladoo", he bites into it and breaks his tusk. Ganesha is upset by this and worries that everyone will laugh at him. And in his frustration throws his tusk at the moon. But it flies over a bush and hits an old man - Vyasa. We also loved the way the little Mr. Mouse with his briefcase negotiates terms with Vyasa to write his long poem - the Mahabharata. 

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5. The Ganesha Board Book by Om Kidz

Recommended Age 0+ Years 

Ganesha published by Om Kidz is everything you need in a board book. It is very colorful to behold. It is fabulous to hold and touch. The illustrations of Ganesha, Parvati, Shiva, Karthik/Muruga, and of course my personal favorite, Mooshik, are simply resplendent. Have a bad day or problems? Fear not! Ganesha is here to cheer you up!

This board book doesn't have a story but introduces us to Ganesha, his traits, and his life. Each page contains a simple but beautiful fact about Ganesha -- he rides a mouse. He has a huge belly. He has only one tusk, and the reason for this is very interesting! Parents can expand on these little stories for their children. Storytelling builds powerful language skills in children. Our parents and grandparents told us these stories as kids. Pass them on to your little ones too!

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6. The Jai Jais: The Gods 4 Book Set by Sunita Shah, Illustrate by James Ballance

Recommended Age 2+ Years 

Introduce your child to the Hindu Gods - Ganesh, Rama, Krishna, and Hanuman with this wonderful introductory set from the Jai Jais.

Ganesh - Lord Ganesh is the god of wisdom, intelligence, luck, and fortune. He is the remover of obstacles and is much loved by all. We always turn to Ganesh to help us on our way. Ganesh is the first book in the Jai Jais series introducing our beloved Ganesh in a form that is friendly and exciting for children.

Rama - Lord Rama is the mighty warrior who teaches truth and respect. Learn about his true love Sita, his best friend Hanuman, his magical bow, and his three brothers.
Krishna - Lord Krishna is our cheeky god, also known as the butter thief. He shows truth, courage, and love for life.
Hanuman - Lord Hanuman the Monkey God who is the symbol of courage, loyalty, and wisdom. He is our beloved curly-haired and golden-colored friend. A loyal God who is strong and brave. 

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7. Hearing Seeing Smelling Tasting Touching Ganesha by Swamini Supriyananda 

Recommended Age 0+ Years 


This book is perfect for babies and toddlers where Ganesha is connected to their five senses - Hearing, Seeing, Smelling, Touching, and Tasting. Bright and colorful pages with hardcover and sturdy pages, a perfect introduction to the beloved God.

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8. Children's Mythology from Nosey Trunk by Ranjani Krishnaswamy

Recommended Age 3+ Years 

Growing up, listening to stories from our grandparents and parents was how most of us learned about Indian mythology. These stories made the divine seem human and almost friend-like. I guess that is why we love them, celebrate them, and want to share their stories with our children. Ranjani Krishnaswamy of Nosey Trunk combines such stories with her love for rhymes and Dr. Seuss's books to come up with these 2 children's books on mythology - The Golden Mango and A Head of a Tale. 

9. Ganesh and the Little Mouse by Anjali Joshi 

Recommended Age 3+ Years 

This story is a modern take on a classic. Ganesh and his mouse companion who are best of friends. They participate in an 'Around the World' race against others like the Sun God and Moon God among others. Ganesh is often teased about his "little friend " and is eager to participate and prove his competitors wrong. Do they win? What happens?

The illustrations in the book are colorful and eye-catching. The books are easy to read along with a toddler.

10. Vyasa's Mahabharata by Chitra Krishnan  

Recommended Age 5+ Years 


It's the story of how Vyasa persuaded Lord Ganesha to be his scribe. The story is presented in a very comical and humorous way. The author has used simple words to explain the problems faced by Vyasa and Lord Ganesha and how they arrive at a mutual conclusion.

11. Ganesh by Subhadra Sen Gupta

Recommended Age 5+ Years 




We all have heard various Ganesh stories but when you come across a book that is written for kids relating Ganesh to their likes and dislikes, it is definitely worth a read. Ganesh by Subhadra Sen Gupta (who is a brilliant writer) and illustrated superbly by Tapas Guha, published by Aleph Book Company, Rupa Publications is one such lovely book! The book has four Ganesh stories! 

12. Umachi Books' Ganesha Series by Sripriya Sundararaman

Recommended Age 5+ Years 


Two stories of Ganesha - The Feast is the story of Ganesha being invited to Kubera's feast where he proceeds to eat everything to show Kubera his place. The Race is the contest between Ganesha and his brother Karthikeya. Written in the trademark style of Umachi books, with vocabulary words thrown in, these books are great introductions to these stories in an age appropriate manner.

13. Amma Tell Me About Ganesha by Bhakti Mathur 

Recommended Age 5+ Years  



A part of the Amma, Tell Me Series from Bhakti Mathur. The story of how Ganesha's Elephant head came to be is what the book is about. Written in the verse form that is the style for the Amma Tell Me series, this is a great book for children just getting to know these stories for the first time.

Toka Box wishes all its readers a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!

Bolo Ganapati Bappa Moraya!

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