Diwali

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.