$17.42
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
3 September 2024
Summary
One lamp welcomes the goddess of wealth. She blesses all with wisdom and health.
Feasts. Fireworks. Fun with family and friends. Shine a light on the magical moments that make up Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in this warm and dazzling storybook.
During this very special time of the year, join in the fun and count glittering lanterns one by one to celebrate all the wonderful traditions and treats Diwali has to offer - music and mouthwatering …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526642226 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1526642220 |
| Author: | Chitra Soundar, Amberin Huq |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Childrens Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 3 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 208g |
| Dimensions: | 250mm x 252mm x 4mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
With its gorgeous, jewel-like colours and simple rhyming text, this is an ideal first book about the Festival of Lights for the under-fives * The Bookseller *A beautiful introduction to a complex, widely celebrated holiday. * Kirkus Reviews *Radiant with the meaning and traditions of Diwali, this richly-illustrated rhyming picture book is an absolute treasure. * LoveReading4Kids *A luminescent book to introduce young children to Diwali, whether they celebrate themselves or have friends or family who do … highly recommended for home bookshelves and a must for school and public library collections. * Celebrate Picture Books *A fun intro useful for collections showcasing rich cultures around the world. * Booklist *If you want to find out more about Diwali and the customs and traditions that surround the festival, this is a great book to explore with children in the early years … The book is filled with bright illustrations and vibrant patterns that are a feast for the eyes. * Books for Topics *
About The Author
Chitra Soundar
Chitra Soundar is an Indian-born British writer and storyteller. She is the author of over 40 books for children, including the award-winning picture books You’re Safe with Me and You’re Snug with Me, illustrated by Poonam Mistry.
Chitra has lived in more than three countries and has published in Asia, North America and Europe. As well as writing books, she is a speaker, oral storyteller and toe-dipper in writing for the small screen. Her stories are inspired by her close-knit family, her growing up in India filled with epics and folktales, play-acting and her travels around the world.
Amberin Huq is an Illustration graduate from University College Falmouth. She dreams of a studio in a peaceful place by the sea, but for now, she lives and works under a massive heap of paper in her London studio. Amberin loves to create atmospheric illustrations, lively characters and has a new-found love of working in black and white. She has illustrated books for children of all ages, including several books in the Bloomsbury Readers series.
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