The Elephant-Headed God and Other Hindu Tales

by Debjani Chatterjee

Book Overview

The world of Hindu mythology comes alive in these twelve enchanting tales of ancient India. Skillfully retold by a skilled Indian-born storyteller and poet, these stories bring to life a world of gods and goddesses, kings and queens, heroes and beggars, angelic beings and demons. As they explore this fabulous world, young readers will meet Ganesh, the beloved elephant-headed god; witness the fierce battle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas; come...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195081129
• ISBN13: 9780195081121
• Release Date: December 1992
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7