Happy Diwali!

Happy Diwali!
Author: Sanyukta Mathur
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2021-11-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250857902

A radiant picture book celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. For readers who enjoy the Celebrate the World board books. This joyful family story follows a little girl from dawn to dusk as she draws rangolis to welcome guests, prepares food with her family including pani puri and chana masala, dresses up in colorful clothing, participates in the puja, and lights the diyas in honor of Diwali: the Hindu festival of lights. Excitement, history, and traditions abound in this vibrant celebration of Diwali, complete with a glossary, and delicious recipes for mango lassi, sukhe aloo, and puri. Christy Ottaviano Books

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.

Diwali

Diwali
Author: Hannah Eliot
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2018-08-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1534419918

Learn all about the traditions of Diwali with this third book in the delightful board book series Celebrate the World, which highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe. Each autumn we gather with our friends and family and light our brightest lanterns. It’s time for Diwali, the festival of lights! In this lovely board book with illustrations from Archana Sreenivasan, readers learn that the five days of Diwali are a time to pray for a bountiful season, celebrate the special bonds between siblings, and rejoice in the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Happy Diwali Mad Libs

Happy Diwali Mad Libs
Author: Shweta Raj
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2021-09-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 059309400X

Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a great gift for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about the celebration of Diwali. Time to decorate the house with PERSON IN THE ROOM and light the PLURAL NOUN, as we celebrate Diwali with family, friends, and Mad Libs. Lay out your diyas and create your rangoli PLURAL NOUN because the Festival of Lights is here! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about the festive and spiritual holiday, Happy Diwali Mad Libs is the perfect way to celebrate. Play alone, in a group, or around the house as you decorate for Diwali. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.

It's Diwali!

It's Diwali!
Author: Kabir Sehgal
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2022-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534453660

Count along in celebration of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, in this luminous picture book from bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha and Kabir Sehgal. Count up to ten and back down again to the tune of “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” while learning about the traditions that make Diwali a fun-filled festival! Celebrated during autumn harvest, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. From sweet treats to intricate henna designs to exciting firework displays, kids will delight in this vibrant glimpse into the Festival of Lights.

Vadophil

Vadophil
Author: Baroda Philatelic Society
Publisher: Baroda Philatelic Society
Total Pages: 12
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The Story of Divaali

The Story of Divaali
Author:
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781846861314

Discover the powerful and captivating story of how Divaali, the Indian festival of lights, was born. This rendition of the age-old Indian epic The Ramayana is brimming with action and adventure, drama and triumph. AGES: 6-11 ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour

Archie Celebrates Diwali

Archie Celebrates Diwali
Author: Mitali Banerjee Ruths
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1623541190

It's Archie's favorite holiday—Diwali. And this year she gets to share it with her friends and introduce them to the festival of lights! Archana loves her family's annual Diwali (deh-vah-lee) party, and this year she gets to share it with all her friends from school. She helps with the decorations and the food, and is eager for everyone to arrive. But once the party starts a thunderstorm kicks up and drenches the outside decorations and knocks out the power. Archie worries that everything will be ruined. How can there be a festival of lights without any electricity?