21 Modaks for Ganesh Chaturthi

An endearing story of how the birthday of God Ganesh is celebrated by one family.

It’s a big day for Neeraj and Nitin: they are helping Ai and Baba get ready to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. As they run errands, clean their room and put up decorations, there is a very important question they can’t stop thinking about: how many modaks will they get to eat?

This sweet tale includes authentic details of the food, clothing and traditions surrounding Ganesh Chaturthi. It can be read aloud to toddlers and read independently by older children.

Nandini Nayar is the award-winning author of over 50 books for children and over three hundred short stories. She has written picture books, chapter books, middle grade fiction, non-fiction and retellings.

A bibliophile with an extra special love for graphic novels and children’s books, Chandrima started illustrating as a way to express herself. She loves colors and quirky artwork and seeing what she makes come alive on the page. She works with words during the day and images at night. She also has an MA in Sociology from the Delhi School of Economics.