"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the Hindu holiday of Diwali and the things people do to celebrate"--

Describes how the Hindu holiday of Diwali is celebrated.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Diwali through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

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...

What's the most important holiday in India? It's Diwali! This celebration is also known as the festival of lights. Learn what people do to celebrate this special holiday.

"Many different groups of people have holidays that celebrate the victory of light over darkness. For example, the Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah every winter. They think of it as a festival, or celebration, of lights. Another popular festival of lights is Diwali. It's known mainly as a Hindu holiday, but it's also celebrated by people who follow the belief systems of Jainism and Sikhism. There are many stories and traditions connected to this festival...

"Diwali is a festival that is celebrated by Hindus in October or November every year. Hindus come together to celebrate the start of the new year. Learn more about the history and traditions of this fascinating celebration in the Festivals around the World series."--

"In this title, emergent readers are introduced to the celebrations, traditions, and symbols behind the Diwali holiday. Carefully crafted text with high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references support emergent readers, creating a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Diwali includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers and a Let's Review! question and image, as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels,...

Join Maya, Neel, and their pet squirrel, Chintu, as they visit their Aunty Eesha in India to celebrate 5 days of Diwali. Learn about Dhanteras (day 1), Choti Diwali (day 2), Diwali (day 3), Saal Mubarak (day 4), and Bhai Dooj (day 5) in this fun and beautifully illustrated story. Learn also about food, language and cultural elements of India while making two new best friends. --Page [4] of cover.

"Diwali is an Indian holiday known as the Festival of Lights. Simple text and full-color photos give young learners a look at this happy holiday"--