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It's Diwali! by Kabir Sehgal

It's Diwali!

Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal

Beach Lane Books · Print & ebook · September 6, 2022

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring It's Diwali!.

Customs & TraditionsDiwaliHinduismculture
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Who it’s for
A playful counting rhyme offers a child-friendly glimpse of Diwali’s traditions and meaning.
Themes
Diwali traditions, Light versus darkness, Triumph of good over evil
Genres
Diwali, Hinduism, Customs & Traditions

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About this book

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.

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From sweet treats to intricate henna designs to exciting firework displays, kids will delight in this vibrant glimpse into the Festival of Lights.

Counting the Lights

A playful counting rhyme offers a child-friendly glimpse of Diwali’s traditions and meaning.

Come here for

  • Count up and back down to a familiar tune
  • Sweet treats, henna designs, and fireworks

Expect

  • A bright introduction to Diwali traditions
  • A simple note on light overcoming darkness

Where it sits

Diwali80%
Hinduism55%
Customs & Traditions34%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Religious Holiday Stories
  • Stories Set in Asia
  • Nursery Rhymes
Authors
Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Published
September 6, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Diwali traditions · Light versus darkness · Triumph of good over evil
Reading lane
Religious Holiday Stories