{"product_id":"ganeshas-great-race-hardcover","title":"Ganesha's Great Race - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSanjay Patel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEmily Haynes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 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 \u003ci\u003eGanesha's Sweet Tooth\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the creator of the Oscar-nominated Pixar short \u003ci\u003eSanjay's Super Team \u003c\/i\u003eand the animated series \u003ci\u003eGhee Happy\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In Sanjay Patel's world, the bold, bright colors of India leap off the page and screen. \u003ci\u003eGanesha's Sweet Tooth\u003c\/i\u003e 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eGanesha's Great Race\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of their most famous contest and will delight readers with a tale of muscles, mangoes, and the meaning of the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e NOTABLE CREATOR: Sanjay Patel produced a short based on his life, \u003ci\u003e Sanjay's Super Team\u003c\/i\u003e, with Pixar, as well as \u003ci\u003eGhee Happy\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eRamayana\u003c\/i\u003e, a twenty-first-century retelling of a classic 2500-year-old story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e VIBRANT \u0026amp; 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers who love Hindu gods and goddesses, Indian mythology, and adventure tales \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Educational material for classroom or homeschool curriculum \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone looking for children's literature featuring Indian mythology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift giving for Diwali, birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or any special occasion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of \u003ci\u003eGanesha's Sweet Tooth\u003c\/i\u003e and Pixar's \u003ci\u003eSanjay's Super Team\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSanjay Patel is an illustrator, animator, and director, as well as the creator of Ghee Happy, a collection of books, animation, and paper products that marry his whimsical style and graphic cuteness with the awesome universe of Hindu deities. During his twenty-year career at Pixar Animation Studios, he worked on numerous feature films and directed the short film \u003ci\u003eSanjay's Super Team\u003c\/i\u003e, for which he earned an Academy Award nomination. Most recently, he created an animated preschool show for Netflix called \u003ci\u003eGhee Happy\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife (see below) and their two sons. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Emily Haynes is an author and editor with more than twenty years' experience in book publishing. As an editor she has worked for Penguin and Chronicle Books, and as a writer she has authored numerous titles for both children and adults. Her wordsmith superpowers are now available at her own agency, BluePen. Her clients include Airbnb and Netflix, as well as individual authors and producers. In her fleeting spare time, she also runs a ceramics studio out of her garage. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband (see above) and their two sons.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.7 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764460585248,"sku":"9781797224855","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b99b4f41f347cc1a7e28aac72dbcb405.webp?v=1780248961","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/ganeshas-great-race-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}