Shubh Diwali!
Chitra Soundar
(Author)
Charlene Chua
(Illustrator)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
WSRA Children's Literature: Picture This 2021 Recommendation List
The festival of lights is here--time to celebrate the New Year!Diwali has arrived! Rangoli art decorates the floor, and strings of flowers hang around the doors. Now it's time to ring the bells, light the lamps, and welcome the New Year with family and friends. A sweet introduction to the Hindu festival of lights.
Product Details
Price
$9.99
$9.29
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publish Date
September 28, 2023
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.02 X 10.01 X 0.02 inches | 0.59 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780807573617
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About the Author
Chitra Soundar is an active supporter of reading for pleasure and inclusivity in publishing. Born in India, she now lives in London. She has over thirty books in print worldwide.
Charlene Chua (she/they) is the illustrator of multiple picture books, including Colorado Blue Spruce Award nominee Going Up!, the Amy Wu picture book series, and Stonewall Award winner Love, Violet. She is also the author-illustrator of Hug?. When they are not making art, they enjoy cooking, reading, and playing with their cats. Charlene lives with her husband (and cats!) in Hamilton, Ontario.
Reviews
"Jaunty rhymes and warm, generous family activities mark the beginning of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in this picture book that's designed to fill young eyes with wonder." -- Foreword Reviews
"A solid introduction to a holiday celebrated by millions."-- Kirkus Reviews
"Soundar's text reflects a lovely, pluralistic society in which an Indian family's values and practices are affirmed. A necessary addition to any corpus of books about celebrations."--Booklist
"A solid introduction to a holiday celebrated by millions."-- Kirkus Reviews
"Soundar's text reflects a lovely, pluralistic society in which an Indian family's values and practices are affirmed. A necessary addition to any corpus of books about celebrations."--Booklist
WSRA Children's Literature: Picture This 2021 Recommendation List
