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Age Range
5 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2024-08-06
Page Count
48
Publisher
words & pictures
Grade Level
K - 2nd
ISBN
9780711287198
Themes
holidays
celebration

Diwali (Celebrations & Festivals)

Written by Sital Gorasia Chapman and Illustrated by Darshika Varma

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.

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Age Range
5 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2024-08-06
Page Count
48
Publisher
words & pictures
Grade Level
K - 2nd
ISBN
9780711287198
Themes
holidays
celebration
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