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Diwali by Hannah Eliot

Diwali

Hannah Eliot

Little Simon · Print & ebook · August 28, 2018

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring Diwali.

Diversity & CultureDiwaliHinduismculture
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Who it’s for
An accessible introduction to Diwali’s traditions and the meaning woven through its five days.
Themes
Diwali traditions and celebration, Sibling bonds, Light overcoming darkness
Genres
Diwali, Hinduism, Diversity & Culture

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About this book

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!

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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.

Festival of Lights

An accessible introduction to Diwali’s traditions and the meaning woven through its five days.

Come here for

  • A first look at Diwali customs and celebrations
  • A gentle way into themes of family, light, and good

Expect

  • A board book illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan
  • A celebration of Diwali across five days

Where it sits

Diwali96%
Hinduism76%
Diversity & Culture33%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Nonreligious Holidays
  • Religious Holidays
  • Asia for Kids
Authors
Hannah Eliot
Publisher
Little Simon
Published
August 28, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Diwali traditions and celebration · Sibling bonds · Light overcoming darkness
Reading lane
Nonreligious Holidays