Age rating and parents' guide:Amma, Tell Me About Ganesha!
by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani
Ages 4–8
Amma, Tell Me About Ganesha! by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani is best for children aged 4–8. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Includes a mythic conflict involving separation and reunion.
A warm rhyming introduction to Ganesha and the stories behind a much-loved Indian festival figure.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Includes a mythic conflict involving separation and reunion.
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the Amma, Tell Me series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
- Indian stories
- Indian heritage
Reading mood
- Imaginative
- Thoughtful
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Festivals & culture
- Mythology
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