Diwali (Celebrations & Festivals)
by Sital Gorasia Chapman (Author) Darshika Varma (Illustrator)
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.
This bright, engaging, and heart-warming book covers:
- The preparations on Dhanteras
- The cooking and baking on Kali Chaudas
- The delicious feast and fireworks on Diwali
- The special breakfast and gifts on Nutan Varsh
- The celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters on Bhai Beej
...and the joy and excitement of this spectacular festival are brought to life with:
- A salt dough diva recipe
- Instructions to make a rangoli pattern
- A colorful fact-file
- A fun quiz to complete together
In this immersive exploration of Diwali, kids join a family as they celebrate this vibrant festival. A simple way to introduce little ones to this important occasion, guided by young children who are celebrating.
Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.
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School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 4--The latest addition to the "Celebrations & Festivals" series provides a colorful and informative glimpse into the five-day celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights, through the eyes of a young girl named Sonali and her little brother Jay. The story follows the siblings as they eagerly prepare to welcome their family for Diwali. From the delicious food they enjoy to the traditional clothing they wear and the activities they participate in, every aspect of the celebration is vividly depicted. The illustrations are engaging and capture the essence of Diwali, adding depth to the narrative. What sets this book apart is its inclusion of fact-based information about Diwali that sheds light on the significance of each day of the festival and how it is celebrated across different traditions and regions. Additionally, the book's back matter offers readers a chance to engage further with Diwali by providing a recipe for shrikhand, along with instructions for making a salt dough diva and Rangoli. This book adeptly explains and celebrates Diwali, making it a valuable resource for learning about this important cultural festival, but it is similar to other offerings. VERDICT For school libraries or teachers seeking a new resource to introduce students to Diwali, this book is an excellent choice. However, if the collection already includes books on Diwali, this is an additional purchase.--Peggy Henderson Murphy
Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Review quotes
"Join Sonali and Jay as their family get ready to celebrate Diwali by making rangoli patterns, cook with their nani and nana and exchange gifts. For ages seven and up."
—The Bookseller
JNF049330 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion | Hinduism
JNF069000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Diversity & Multicultural
India
Social life and customs
Customs and practices
Fasts and feasts
Divali
Hindus
