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Diwali

Diwali

By Sital Gorasia Chapman
$18.99 CAD
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Discover the joy and meaning of the magical festival of Diwali, a very special time for people all around the world.

Sonali and her brother Jay are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they make rangoli patterns, cook up a feast with their nani and nana, and visit all their friends and family with gifts and delicious treats.

Along the way, you’ll learn how Diwali is a fun five-day celebration, all about the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

This bright, engaging, and heart-warming book covers:
 
  • The preparations on Dhanteras
  • The cooking and baking on Kali Chaudas
  • The delicious feast and fireworks on Diwali
  • The special breakfast and gifts on Nutan Varsh
  • The celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters on Bhai Beej


…and the joy and excitement of this spectacular festival are brought to life with:
 
  • A salt dough diva recipe
  • Instructions to make a rangoli pattern
  • A colorful fact-file
  • A fun quiz to complete together


In this immersive exploration of Diwali, kids join a family as they celebrate this vibrant festival. A simple way to introduce little ones to this important occasion, guided by young children who are celebrating.

Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sital Gorasia Chapman writes fiction, non-fiction, and poetry for children. She has always loved books! As a child, Sital read as much as possible. The library was her favorite place to visit. When she wasn’t reading, she was writing, doodling, or daydreaming about stories. 

Darshika Varma completed a BFA in Applied Arts at Rachana Sansad in Mumbai. Her career started off as a designer in digital marketing, from where she moved on to designing wedding invitations and eventually found her true calling as a children's illustrator. Darshika is usually found curled up in a corner poring over a book, sniffing in the scent of inked pages, drawing inspiration from the fantasy world, and bringing those vivid imaginations to life through her illustrations.

PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN: 9780711287198
Publisher: words & pictures
Format: Hardback
Pub Date: 20240806
Series: Celebrations & Festivals
Height: 8.75 inches
Width: 8.8 inches
No. of Pages: 48
Illustrations: Illustrations and photographs
Category: JUVENILE NONFICTION/Religion/Hinduism
Category: JUVENILE NONFICTION/Diversity & Multicultural

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