Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights

Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights
Author: Bonnie Bader
Publisher: Golden Books
Total Pages: 15
Release: 2023-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 059364669X

A Little Golden Book edition of the story of Hanukkah--a great holiday read-aloud for the whole family! It's Hanukkah time! Preschoolers will learn all about how people celebrate Hanukkah--from eating latkes, spinning dreidels, and lighting the menorah. And they'll also learn why they celebrate--from the destruction of the Temple, the bravery of the Maccabees, and the miracle of that little bit of oil that lasted for eight nights. Filled with colorful illustrations and simple, yet informative text, this Little Golden Book is perfect for reading again and again. Share it with your family this Hanukkah!

Here Comes Diwali

Here Comes Diwali
Author: Meenal Pandya
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Ideas for celebrating the Hindu festival of lights, along with historical information and food recipes.

Diwali

Diwali
Author: Rina Singh
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-08-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781459841871

Enlivened by personal stories, Diwali illuminates and celebrates how Hindu, Sikh and Jain traditions are kept alive in the modern world in this work of nonfiction for middle readers.

Lighting a Lamp

Lighting a Lamp
Author: Jonny Zucker
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2005
Genre: Divali
ISBN: 9781845072933

A simple introduction to the Hindu festival of Divali. Follow a family as they make rangoli patterns, light divas and watch a brilliant fireworks display to celebrate their amazing festival of light. This pre-school series introduces young children to world religions and focuses on the way the festival is celebrated today. There is detailed historical and cultural information at the end for parents and teachers.

festival of lights

festival of lights
Author: Soumina Chakraborty
Publisher: Wordsgenix Publication
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2024-02-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This book is about Diwali, all my Writers. Have written about Diwali in their own. thoughts, this book explains the beginning. Of a beautiful Diwali, During Diwali, people wear their finest clothes, illuminate the interior and exterior of their homes with saaki (earthen lamp), diyas and rangoli, perform worship ceremonies of Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth, light fireworks, and partake in family feasts, where mithai (sweets) and gifts are shared.

Diwali

Diwali
Author: June Preszler
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736863957

Describes the history and meaning of Diwali and how the holiday is celebrated today.

The Diwali Gift

The Diwali Gift
Author: Shweta Chopra
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-03-20
Genre: Divali
ISBN: 9780996192200

1 2 3 Whatever Could It Be? Join the 3 Curious Monkeys Suno, Dekho and Jaano as they discover the most auspicious, wonderful Diwali Gift! When a mysterious package arrives just in time for Diwali, the three friends can hardly contain their excitement! Sparklers? Bangles? Diyas? Whatever could it be? Discover the most special gift of all in this tale of tradition, curiosity, and fun!

Binny's Diwali

Binny's Diwali
Author: Thrity Umrigar
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338676288

Binny woke up happy but nervous. It was her day to share about Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the words.Taking a deep breath, she tells her classmates about the fireworks that burst like stars in the night sky, leaving streaks of gold and red and green. She shares with them delicious pedas and jalebis. And she shows them clay lamps, called diyas, which look so pretty all the children ooh and aah.Featuring a heartwarming story by Thrity Umrigar, enchanting illustrations by Nidhi Chanani, and detailed information about the Hindu festival of lights, Binny's Diwali is a holiday treat.

The Story of Hanukkah

The Story of Hanukkah
Author: David A. Adler
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 082344032X

Hanukkah is a wonderful time filled with games, food, family, and fun. It's also the celebration of an ancient miracle, and retelling and remembering the story of that miracle is an essential part of the holiday, for young and old. The story of the courageous Maccabees is retold in simple yet dramatic text, accompanied by vibrant paintings of the battle, the Temple of Jersualem, and the oil which miraculously burned for eight long nights. A traditional recipe for latkes is included, as are directions for the dreidel game, for readers who want to continue the festivities at home.

Diwali Lights

Diwali Lights
Author: Rina Singh
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781459819085

A dazzling board book that introduces little ones to the Indian festival of Diwali through a selection of brilliant sights and sounds.