Children's Nonfiction Other, Religious
Diwali
Festival of Lights
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2016
- Category
- Other, Religious, General, Hinduism
- Recommended Age
- 9 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 4 to 7
- Recommended Reading age
- 9 to 12
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781459810075
- Publish Date
- Sep 2016
- List Price
- $24.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459810099
- Publish Date
- Sep 2016
- List Price
- $19.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459841871
- Publish Date
- Aug 2024
- List Price
- $18.95
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Description
During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression. Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually light will prevail over darkness.
Enriched by personal stories and spiced with festive recipes, including two by acclaimed chef, Vikram Vij, Diwali: Festival of Lights brings to life the holiday’s traditions, food and rituals and takes you on a journey to see how this festival is celebrated around the world!
Diwali is the second book in the Orca Origins series, which examines how ancient traditions are kept alive in the modern world.
About the author
Rina Singh has published several critically acclaimed books for children inspired by her Indian Canadian heritage, including Diwali Lights, Holi Colors and Diwali: A Festival of Lights, which was nominated for the Red Cedar Award. Rina’s own grandmother never got the chance to go to school. Grandmother School is dedicated to her memory. Rina lives in Toronto with her family.
Awards
- Nominated, Young Readers' Choice Book Awards of British Columbia (YRCABC) Red Cedar Book Awards
- Commended, Bank Street College of Education Children's Book Committee Best Children's Books of the Year
Editorial Reviews
"A great pick...The book is at once fascinating to read and to look at...Diwali is well-researched and informative."
Canadian Children's Book News
"A standout volume...an excellent introduction to Diwali and Indian culture, highly recommended for all geography collections."
School Library Journal
"Provides a remarkably comprehensive look at the origins of the Hindu festival of lights...The intimate tone and vibrant photographs make this book an enjoyable and informative read from start to finish. Young readers will love the photographs, and older ones will appreciate the joy and concept of a celebration of light."
Booklist
"Written in a very readable text accompanied by colourful historical and contemporary captioned photographs...This book would be a great compliment to a study of religious customs and multiculturalism...I would highly recommend it for inclusion in school and public libraries."
Resource Links
"This sophisticated volume incorporates information about the major Indian religions; Hindu, Sikh, and Jain Diwali traditions; and Indian immigration to the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean...An exceptionally valuable resource."
Kirkus Reviews
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