A Sweet Diwali (Step Into Reading: Step 2 Reading With Help)
by Harshita Jerath (Author) Geeta Ladi (Illustrator)
Join a young girl and her dog in this Step 2 reader as they joyfully prepare to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights! Perfect for readers ages 4-6.
Raina is excited to celebrate Diwali, a Hindu holiday that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Along with her family and her best friend, Lion (a little dog with a big sweet tooth!), Raina helps prepare for the celebration. She decorates the house with clay lamps called diyas, makes beautiful rangoli designs with sand, watches colorful fireworks, and shares sweet treats with Lion. It's a Diwali to remember!
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
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School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 1--A day in the life of a girl and her dog includes a special element: This day happens to be Diwali. For readers unaware of this festival of lights, the book is both a leveled reader and a serviceable introduction to the celebration. Choosing light over darkness, the theme of the holiday, is reinforced by the bright, cheerful illustrations and the warmth of the relationship between Raina and her best pal, Lion. The story line is slight, with Lion overeating and Raina nursing him back to health. However, the abundance of vocabulary surrounding Diwali will satisfy children familiar with these cultural traditions and broaden the understanding of others. A pronunciation guide is included, though a glossary is not. Most terms are nicely supported by context or picture clues. VERDICT Purchase where there is a need for introductory readers or holiday resources for the younger crowd.--Gloria Koster
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JUV017000 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | General
JUV033260 - Juvenile Fiction | Religious | Hindu
