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.

Author: Sital Gorasia Chapman
Publisher: Words & Pictures
Published: 08/06/2024
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.70h x 8.90w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780711287198
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s): 
School Library Journal 06/01/2024 pg. 55
About the Author
Sital Gorasia Chapman writes fiction, non-fiction, and poetry for children. She has always loved books! As a child, Sital read as much as possible. The library was her favorite place to visit. When she wasn't reading, she was writing, doodling, or daydreaming about stories. 
Darshika Varma completed a BFA in Applied Arts at Rachana Sansad in Mumbai. Her career started off as a designer in digital marketing, from where she moved on to designing wedding invitations and eventually found her true calling as a children's illustrator. Darshika is usually found curled up in a corner poring over a book, sniffing in the scent of inked pages, drawing inspiration from the fantasy world, and bringing those vivid imaginations to life through her illustrations.