Ganesha Goes Green

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing the impact of human habits on the environment and wants to find a way to help without giving up the traditions they love. It is a perfect choice for navigating the tension between cultural celebration and ecological responsibility. Prema and her friends are excited for the Ganesha Chaturthi festival, but they are troubled by how the traditional plaster statues pollute their local river. Rather than abandoning the holiday, the children use their creativity to engineer a sustainable solution. This story celebrates agency, teamwork, and the idea that we can honor our heritage while protecting the planet. It is developmentally ideal for children aged 4 to 9 who are developing a sense of civic duty and environmental empathy. Parents will appreciate how the book models respectful problem-solving and community engagement within a vibrant cultural context.