The sweets-loving elephant Ganesha and his mouse companion are back! And this time you'll meet Ganesha's family, too, as they race around the world in this adorable companion to the bestselling Ganesha's Sweet Tooth.

From the creator of the Oscar-nominated Pixar short Sanjay's Super Team and the animated series Ghee Happy!

In Sanjay Patel's world, the bold, bright colors of India leap off the page and screen. Ganesha's Sweet Tooth introduced a fresh and funny picture book retelling of how Ganesha came to help write the epic poem of Hindu literature, the Mahabharata. Now Ganesha is back in a delightful new adventure!

When his brother Kartikeya challenges him to a race around the world, Ganesha knows he cannot win with speed. He may not be as fast as Kartikeya, but clever Ganesha knows that every problem has more than one solution! A celebration of the dynamic bond between siblings and a loving tribute to family, Ganesha’s Great Race is the story of their most famous contest and will delight readers with a tale of muscles, mangoes, and the meaning of the world.

DIVERSE CHILDRENS BOOKS: Featuring lovable characters and a light narrative, this book provides a fresh and accessible way for families who practice Hinduism to see themselves and celebrate, and for other children to learn about religions and cultures that are different from their own.

NOTABLE CREATOR: Sanjay Patel produced a short based on his life, Sanjay's Super Team, with Pixar, as well as Ghee Happy, a series featuring the Hindu gods as toddlers. His brand, Ghee Happy, has reached an eager audience with two books, museum exhibitions, and merchandise. He is also the author of the popular picture book Ramayana, a twenty-first-century retelling of a classic 2500-year-old story.

VIBRANT & GIFTABLE: With dynamic illustrations, this story of family has a heartwarming message that makes a perfect gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, or anytime you want to show appreciation for your family!

CULTURAL PICTURE BOOKS: As educators focus on ways to incorporate religious literacy into their teaching, Patel's vibrant books offer an outstanding resource for introducing conversations about different cultures and faiths into the classroom through fun and relatable narratives.

Perfect for:

Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians
Readers who love Hindu gods and goddesses, Indian mythology, and adventure tales
Educational material for classroom or homeschool curriculum
Anyone looking for children's literature featuring Indian mythology
Gift giving for Diwali, birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or any special occasion
Fans of Ganesha's Sweet Tooth and Pixar's Sanjay's Super Team

Author Biography

Sanjay Patel is a supervising animator, storyboard artist, and short film director for Pixar Animation Studios, where he has worked on many features including A Bug's Life, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and Cars 2. Sanjay is also the creator of Ramayana: Divine Loophole, The Big Poster Book of Hindu Deities, and The Little Book of Hindu Deities. He lives in Oakland, California. Learn more about Sanjay at Gheehappy.com.
Emily Haynes is an editor by day, specializing in entertainment, animation, and humor titles, and a writer and dreamer by night. This is her first children's book. She lives in Oakland, California.

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