A children's picture book that tells the story of how Ganesha got an elephant's head! Join the siblings Klaka and Kiki as they celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesha's birthday with much fanfare, and listen to their Amma narrate the magical story of how he was born, how he fought Shiva and why he is the first god to be worshipped before embarking on any new venture.
Amma Tell Me is a charming and informative series of children's books that introduces the major Hindu festivals and figures to young readers and are perfect for families wanting to share stories of Hinduism with their children or for educators looking for resources on Hindu culture for their students. Written in rhyme with vivid, captivating illustrations, this series brings Hindu mythology to its readers in a fun and non-preachy way. The Series has fourteen books. For ages 2 to 8.
Bhakti Mathur lives in Hong Kong with her husband, their two sons, and two dogs. After a long stint as a banker, she now juggles her time between writing, teaching yoga, executive coaching and bibliotherapy.
Bhakti is a children’s book author with 21 published titles to date. She started the ‘Amma Tell Me’ Series in 2011 as a means to share with her children, the stories from Hindu mythology that had mesmerised her as a child. Written in rhyme and vividly illustrated, the series endeavours to keep the tradition of oral storytelling alive and create a special moment between a parent and child. Bhakti is also the author of the ‘Amma Take Me’ Series (published by Penguin Random House, India).
Bhakti is also a freelance journalist and chronicles inspirational people and their journeys through life, health and fitness for the South China Morning Post. When not writing or running after her teenagers, Bhakti is happiest curled up with a book in one hand and a hot cup of chai in the other.
Bhakti Mathur is the author of the 'Amma Tell Me' and 'Amma Take Me' series of children’s books about Indian mythology and history, with 18 published titles to date. After a long stint as a banker, she now juggles her time between writing, practicing yoga, and with her family. She lives in Hong Kong with her husband, their two children, and two dogs. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the University of Hong Kong and is a freelance journalist with over 88 published articles in the South China Morning Post on life, health, and fitness. Bhakti is an ICF credentialed (ACC) executive coach and a bibliotherapist. When not writing or running after her boys, Bhakti is happiest curled up with a book in one hand and a hot cup of chai in the other.
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Bhakti Mathur lives in Hong Kong with her husband, her two sons, and their beloved Golden Labrador. She is a banker by profession. When not writing, working or running after her boys, she is happiest curled up with a book and a hot cup of chai.
