4 stars A good place to start to learn about different holidays and how they are celebrated about the world. Each entry provides an overview of the holiday, often including the event’s origin, foods associated with it, and traditions and customs for celebrating. The book covers a variety of holidays and festivals, both cultural and…
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Illustrated by Vashti Harrison 4 stars A stunning picture book about two siblings preparing for Holi. The story goes through the basics of how they prepare for the holiday, including making colorful powders. Then they gather with their neighbors, friends, and family, and the fun begins. Beautiful illustrations that bring the story to life. Nice…
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Illustrated by Charlene Chua 3 stars A lovely rhyming picture book highlighting the different ways of celebrating Diwali. In the story, the family prepares and celebrates by hanging mango leaf buntings, creating rangoli, singing hymns, telling stories, feasting, and joining together with their community. The artwork is stunning. Beautiful use of color. It really captures…
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Illustrated by Nidhi Chanani 4 stars A sweet story of one girl’s victory of goodness and light. Binny is tasked with sharing her favorite holiday with her class, Diwali. Plans are set, jalebis and pedas are made, but when it comes time to present, Binny doesn’t know what to say. Remembering the the guiding lights…
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5 stars A wonderful story to celebrate Holi. At first, Gauri is excited to celebrate with her family and welcome spring with colorful gulal. But when she doesn’t get her favorite color, her excitement turns to anger. A great story with an emphasis on forgiveness, acceptance, new beginnings, and love. The book shares various aspects…
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