Happy Diwali!

by Sanyukta Mathur (Author) Courtney Pippin-Mathur (Illustrator)

Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

A radiant picture book celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

This joyful family story follows a little girl from dawn to dusk as she draws rangolis to welcome guests, prepares food with her family including pani puri and chana masala, dresses up in colorful clothing, participates in the puja, and lights the diyas in honor of Diwali: the Hindu festival of lights.

Excitement, history, and traditions abound in this vibrant celebration of Diwali, complete with a glossary, and delicious recipes for mango lassi, sukhe aloo, and puri. 

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A buoyant introduction to Diwali that acknowledges the diversity of Hindu traditions. 

Sanyukta Mathur
Sanyukta Mathur and Courtney Pippin-Mathur are sisters-in-law who celebrate Holi together with their families. They are also the authors and illustrator of Happy Diwali!
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781250257468
Lexile Measure
510
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Henry Holt & Company
Publication date
November 16, 2021
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV050000 - Juvenile Fiction | Cooking & Food
JUV017000 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | General
JUV033260 - Juvenile Fiction | Religious | Hindu
Library of Congress categories
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