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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2023-09-26
Page Count
40
Publisher
Two Lions
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
978-1542039123
Lexile
600
Themes
belonging
family
friendship
new experiences
self confidence

The Light Within You

Written by Namita Moolani Mehra

Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she’ll get to spend time with Nani, her beloved grandma, who she hasn’t seen since her family moved from India. Now India is 7,850 miles away…Once Diya arrives in India, she immediately feels at home with Nani. Together they go shopping at the bazaar and prepare for the festival. As Diya and Nani celebrate Diwali together, Diya’s heart soars. But all too soon, her trip will come to an end. Is there a way for Diya to take some of the light and magic of Diwali with her when she leaves?

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2023-09-26
Page Count
40
Publisher
Two Lions
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
978-1542039123
Lexile
600
Themes
belonging
family
friendship
new experiences
self confidence
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