Join us as we highlight the festival of lights with these Children's Books to Celebrate Diwali. Celebrated in Hindu culture every year in the fall on the darkest day of the lunar month, these picture books about Diwali belong on your home and classroom bookshelves.
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•Children's Books to Celebrate Diwali•
A celebration of family love and the light we share with the world.
Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she'll get to spend time with Nani, her beloved grandma, who she hasn't seen since her family moved from India. Now India is 7,850 miles away…
Once Diya arrives in India, she immediately feels at home with Nani. Together they go shopping at the bazaar and prepare for the festival. As Diya and Nani celebrate Diwali together, Diya's heart soars. But all too soon, her trip will come to an end. Is there a way for Diya to take some of the light and magic of Diwali with her when she leaves?
THE LIGHT WITHIN YOU
Written by Namita Moolani Mehra and Illustrated by Kamala Nair
Published by Two Lions
FLASH AND GLEAM
The soft glow of a candle, the blink of a firefly, a burst of fireworks–light is everywhere in our world!
Rhyming text and luminous illustrations follow four children as they experience many different forms of light.
FLASH AND GLEAM
Written by Sue Fliess and Illustrated by Khoa Le
Published by Millbrook Press
BINNY'S DIWALI
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.
BINNY'S DIWALI
Written by Thrity Umrigar and Illustratred by Nidhi Chanani Scholastic Press
Published by Scholastic Press
IT'S DIWALI
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.
IT'S DIWALI
Written by Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal and Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan
Published by Beach Lane Books
DIWALI IN MY NEW HOME
Priya loves being with family and friends to watch fireworks and celebrate Diwali. But this year Priya and her parents are living in the United States, and no one seems to know about the holiday. Priya misses the traditions in India. But as she strings lights outside and creates rangoli art, Priya introduces the festival of lights to her neighbors. And even though the celebration is different this year, it's still Diwali.
A heartwarming story of celebrating in a new place and sharing the Hindu festival of lights with those unfamiliar with the holiday.
DIWALI IN MY NEW HOME
Written by Shachi Kaushik and Illustrated by Aishwarya Tandon
Published by Beaming Books
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