This week's read is a vibrant, cultural picture book "Ganesha Goes Green."
Author: Lakshmi Thamizhmani
Illustrator: Debasmita Dasgupta
Publisher: Barerfoot Books
This picturesque read-aloud is perfect for introducing Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival that celebrates the God of wisdom: Ganesha! It beautifully conveys a message that you can celebrate a festival without harming the environment.
Eco-friendly Ganesha Craft
Materials needed: 4-5 Different colored legumes/grains/beans found in your pantry (such as red lentils, green mung beans, rice, yellow mung beans, white peas, etc.); Liquid Glue; A Ganesha Coloring Sheet, Crayons.
Steps:
1. For a coloring sheet, google "Ganesha coloring sheet" and print one of your choice.
2. Color the Ganesha with crayons.
3. Pick a colored legume/grain for each of Ganesha's body parts and use the liquid glue to stick them around the border. Get creative!
4. Your eco-friendly Ganesha is ready!
Happy Ganesh Festival to those celebrating!
