From celebrated author Namita Moolani Mehra and acclaimed artist Khoa Le of Say My Name comes a meditative and hope-filled picture book about the greatest mother of all: Ganga, the holy river that runs through India and is beloved by millions. Young Ananda knows all about the goddesses’ healing waters and soothing powers but has never experienced them for herself...until now.

Born in a glacier, high up in the Himalayas.

A river worshipped by millions.

A goddess.

With her Mamma sick, Ananda and her Maasi, her aunt, make their way to the great river Ganga to experience the powerful tradition of bathing in the river’s healing waters. It’s within the Great Mother’s swirling embrace that Ananda embarks on a healing and eye-opening journey, finding more than she ever could have imagined along the way.

From celebrated author Namita Moolani Mehra and award-winning artist Khoa Le comes a story about the peace, healing, and hope nature often provides.

Illustrated by: Khoa Le