All About Diwali: Things to Make and Do

Author: Swapna Haddow
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 0702313505
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
All About Diwali: Things to Make and Do is the perfect gift! Diwali is one of India's most significant holidays. This beautiful book is filled with crafts and recipes, fun activities and facts about the Diwali celebrations observed by over ONE BILLION people across faiths. Read about why Diwali is named the festival of lights and discover the stories behind it. The perfect activity book, children can: Create magical lanterns Make a diya Cook delicious treats, such as milk peda, coconut burfi and almond halwa This is the ULTIMATE book of Diwali fun! Also in the series: All About Eid: Things to Make and Do

The Diwali Gift

Author: Shweta Chopra
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996192200
Category : Divali
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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!

Let's Celebrate 5 Days of Diwali! (Maya & Neel's India Adventure Series, Book 1)

Author: Ajanta Chakraborty
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945792182
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 42

Book Description
Join Maya, Neel and their pet squirrel Chintu as they travel to India to celebrate 5 days of Diwali, India's Festival of Lights! Kids will learn about history, food, language and cultural elements of India... all while making new best friends!

Happy Diwali!

Author: Sanyukta Mathur
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250857902
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21

Book Description
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

Author: Thrity Umrigar
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338676288
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
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.

Celebrate Diwali

Author: Carol Plum-Ucci
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 9780766027787
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Describes the history of Divali, its symbols, and how it is celebrated today.

'Twas the Night Before Diwali

Author: Zenia Wadhwani
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
On the eve of Diwali, the jalebis, chum chums and gulab jamuns are piled high! But who is the surprise guest that shows up? And where, oh where, are the mithai? Enjoy this South Asian rendition of a familiar holiday poem and the introduction of a new character to the much celebrated festival of lights, Diwali.

The Best Diwali Ever

Author: Sonali Shah
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1339046474
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Peek into the magic of Diwali in this heartwarming celebration of sibling love and sharing holidays together! The Festival of Lights is nearly here! Join Ariana and her family during their spectacular celebration of Diwali. Ariana can't wait to participate in all of her favorite holiday traditions: making delicious sweets, lighting diyas around the house, and the rangoli competition! As long as her younger brother, Rafi, doesn't ruin everything with his clumsiness, this could be the best Diwali ever. With vibrant imagery, joyous text, and an important lesson about celebrating the people you love for who they are (especially silly younger brothers!), this lovely picture book is perfect for a family read aloud.

Baby's First Diwali

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465493921
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14

Book Description
Celebrate Diwali with this delightful baby book that little ones will adore. The bright and colorful images in this book are the perfect way to discover Diwali together. From the shining diya lamps that gave the festival its name, to colorful flower decorations, to sweet treats, Baby's First Diwali features all the familiar favorites associated with India's biggest and brightest holiday. An ideal baby gift to develop early learning, the simple pictures and sentences promote language skills and help to foster early reading development. Learn all about the amazing festival of light with your little one! Baby's First Diwali perfectly captures the joy of this special celebration and is an ideal preschool learning introduction to the traditions of the holiday.

Diwali

Author: Hannah Eliot
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534419918
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
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.