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Diwali Lights

Diwali Lights

Genre:
Nonfiction
Age Level:
0-3
Reading Level:
Pre-Reader

This board book features photographs of adorable babies and toddlers experiencing the Diwali holiday in wide-eyed wonder, surrounded by the gentle love and affirmation of adults. The text does an excellent job balancing universal experiences with culturally specific ones. The book presents an age-appropriate view of the holiday from morning until night. (School Library Journal)

Gobble, Gobble, Slip, Slop: A Tale of a Very Greedy Cat

Gobble, Gobble, Slip, Slop: A Tale of a Very Greedy Cat

Genre:
Fairytales, Folk Tales, and Tall Tales, Fiction
Age Level:
3-6
Reading Level:
Beginning Reader

No one would want to meet a greedy cat like this! A very hungry and especially greedy cat eats a series of animals and people — "Gobble, gobble, slip, slop" — until clever crabs help them all find a way out. A quite contrite cat promises never to be greedy again in this lively and handsomely illustrated retelling of a traditional tale.

Hot, Hot, Roti for Dada-ji

Hot, Hot, Roti for Dada-ji

By:
Illustrated by:
Genre:
Fiction
Age Level:
3-6
Reading Level:
Beginning Reader

Aneel's active grandparents bring stories, special foods, and fun with them from India.

Monkey: A Trickster from India

Monkey: A Trickster from India

Genre:
Fairytales, Folk Tales, and Tall Tales, Fiction
Age Level:
3-6
Reading Level:
Beginning Reader

Monkey is quick-witted and so ably outsmarts dull crocodile in this simply told, lushly illustrated tale drawn from traditional tales told long ago in India.

Grandma and the Great Gourd: A Bengali Folktale

Grandma and the Great Gourd: A Bengali Folktale

Illustrated by:
Genre:
Fairytales, Folk Tales, and Tall Tales, Fiction, Fantasy
Age Level:
3-6
Reading Level:
Beginning Reader

An old woman left her small village to visit her daughter and granddaughter, telling three hungry predators to wait to eat her until she is plumped up on her way back. How the women outwit the bear, fox and tiger is satisfyingly told and handsomely illustrated in saturated color illustrations in this Indian folktale that the author recalls from her childhood.

Alone in the Forest

Alone in the Forest

Illustrated by:
Genre:
Fiction
Age Level:
3-6
Reading Level:
Beginning Reader

Musa ventures out alone for the first time to collect firewood, where a loud noise and the dark forest frighten him. A squirrel and a cow calm the panicky boy who returns home safely without any wood — but with a good story to tell. Highly stylized folk art effectively conveys Musa's emotions in a fast-paced story and introducing a tradition of central India.

Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors

Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors

Illustrated by:
Genre:
Nonfiction
Age Level:
3-6
Reading Level:
Beginning Reader

The world of Islam is intrduced by describing its colors and traditions in simple rhymes. From a red prayer rug to a blue hijab, everyday colors are given special meaning as young readers learn about clothing, food, and other important elements of Islamic culture, with a young Muslim girl as a guide. Terms introduced are explained in greater detail in the book's end.

It’s Diwali!

It’s Diwali!

Illustrated by:
Age Level:
3-6
Reading Level:
Beginning Reader

Count up to ten and back down again to the tune of “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” while learning about the traditions that make Diwali a fun-filled festival! Celebrated during autumn harvest, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. From sweet treats to intricate henna designs to exciting firework displays, young readers will get a vibrant glimpse into the Festival of Lights.

Shubh Diwali!

Shubh Diwali!

Illustrated by:
Genre:
Nonfiction
Age Level:
3-6
Reading Level:
Beginning Reader

Told in the words of a child, this picture book shows how an Indian family prepares for the festival of Diwali. Young and old participate equally in these preparations. Everyone helps clean the house and decorate it with buntings and vibrant, colorful art. Traditional foods and sweets are made, and new clothes are bought. When Diwali begins, families come together to worship, sing hymns, and tell stories of gods. It’s time to visit friends and neighbors. Fireworks brighten the skies, and gifts are exchanged. (School Library Journal)

Let’s Celebrate Diwali

Let’s Celebrate Diwali

Illustrated by:
Genre:
Fiction
Age Level:
3-6
Reading Level:
Beginning Reader

A little girl named Harini is excited to share her Diwali traditions with her class, but she’s not the only student who celebrates! Other children in her class also observe Diwali, in their own ways. This book explores all different kinds of Diwali traditions, including Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh celebrations.

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