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Ganesha Goes Green

Lakshmi Thamizhmani author Debasmita Dasgupta illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Barefoot Books, Incorporated

Published:5th Sep '23

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★ “With youthful optimism and a can-do spirit, Prema creates an eco-friendly Ganesha statue, and other young people join her in reimagining how the holiday can be celebrated in a way that protects the river . . . A must-have for holiday collections” – School Library Journal, starred review

During her town's Ganesha Chaturthi festival, young Prema is determined to protect the river from pollution. With creativity and persistence, she overcomes obstacles and rallies her friends to craft natural clay Ganesha statues to replace the plaster ones that harm the river. Created by an author and artist from different parts of India, this inspiring story of eco-friendly activism and teamwork is set in modern-day India and will empower young readers to make a difference.

  • Celebrates sustainability and creative problem-solving
  • Endnotes include facts about Ganesha Chaturthi, a recipe for sculpting dough, and tips for making eco-friendly statues
  • Perfect for budding activists

★ “With youthful optimism and a can-do spirit, Prema creates an eco-friendly Ganesha statue, and other young people join her in reimagining how the holiday can be celebrated in a way that protects the river . . . A must-have for holiday collections.” - School Library Journal
“A young Indian girl champions a green alternative to save the river from pollution” – Kirkus Reviews

 

  • Winner of Nautilus Silver Book Award 2024
  • Commended for Green Earth Book Award Honor Book 2024

ISBN: 9781646869985

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 163g

32 pages