Children's Fiction Other, Religious
Shubh Diwali!
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2019
- Category
- Other, Religious, Multigenerational, Hindu
- Recommended Age
- 4 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- p to 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 4 to 8
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780807573556
- Publish Date
- Sep 2019
- List Price
- $24.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780807573617
- Publish Date
- Sep 2023
- List Price
- $13.99
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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.
About the authors
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 a illustré de nombreux livres pour les enfants de tous les âges. Ses illustrations lui ont valu de nombreuses récompenses et les livres qu’elle a illustrés ont été mis en nomination pour USBBY Outstanding International Books, OLA Best Bets, une récompense Shining Willow, et Kirkus Best books. Son premier livre Hug? a été publié en 2020. Elle vit à Hamilton avec son époux.
CHARLENE CHUA has illustrated more than a dozen books, including Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao, The Pencil, and Hug?, and her work has been nominated for the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award, the Forest of Reading Awards, the Shining Willow Award, and the First Nation Communities READ Award. Charlene lives in Hamilton, Ontario.
Editorial Reviews
WSRA Children's Literature: Picture This 2021 Recommendation List
"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
"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
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When You Go to Dragon School
Amy Wu and the Lantern Festival
Things that Go Bump in the Day
Hocus and Pocus and the Spell for Home
Boys Don't Fry
Amy Wu Adventures (Boxed Set)
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao; Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon; Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome; Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance
Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance
The Pencil
Fishing with Grandma
