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• A Kids Book About Diwali

  Bhargava, Chhavi Arya

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  This is a kids' book about Diwali, the festival of lights. Celebrated for five days every year during the fall, this festival commemorates the hero Rama's victory over Ravana, a story that highlights the triumph of good over evil and light over…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Light Within You

  Mehra, Namita Moolani, 1978-

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  Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she'll get to spend time with Nani, her beloved grandma, who she hasn't seen since her family moved from India. Once Diya arrives in India, she immediately feels at…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Diwali

  Devani, Reena

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  This book outlines the history of Diwali and how it is celebrated in Canada.

• Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms

  Prasad, Maya

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  When a storm threatens Diwali celebrations, eight-year-old Sejal Sinha, a spunky Indian-American girl with an active imagination, tries to use science to save her family's beloved holiday.

• Diwali

  Amin, Anita Nahta

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  Diwali is about celebrating! It honours the Hindu story of Rama. Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains also celebrate Diwali. To celebrate this Festival of Lights, people light lamps, watch fireworks, and dance. Others might exchange cards and presents.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Diwali in My New Home

  Kaushik, Shachi

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  When Priya moves from India to America, she finds a way to share her favorite holiday with her new neighbors.

• Diwali

  Ponto, Joanna

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  Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated with firecrackers, sweet treats, and exciting tales of a prince and princess. Readers will learn about the customs involved in celebrating this joyful holiday, and they can prepare a delicious…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Deena the Diwali Fairy

  Meadows, Daisy

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  When Deena the Diwali Fairy's diya lamp is stolen by naughty Jack Frost, Diwali celebrations everywhere are at risk. Rachel and Kirsty must help Deena find her magical object!

• Origami for Diwali

  Hardyman, Robyn

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  Diwali is the Hindu festival of light and the start to the new year, so there's a lot to celebrate. Origami lamps and lanterns would fit right in with other decorations for Diwali, as lamps are put out to welcome the dead back to their families.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• It's Diwali!

  Sehgal, Surishtha

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  In this take-off of the counting rhyme One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, the wonders of Diwali are described.

• Diwali

  Koestler-Grack, Rachel A., 1973-

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  Learn how Diwali is celebrated with informative text and photos ideal for children in kindergarten up to grade 3.

• My Diwali Light

  Mirchandani, Raakhee

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  Devi, her family, and their friends boldly celebrate and proudly share their Diwali traditions.

• Diwali

  Festival of Lights

  Singh, Rina, 1955-

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  Diwali is celebrated around the world with routines that include decorating the home, praying, visiting friends and family, sharing specially prepared sweets (ladoo, burfi, mithai), and finally, lighting lamps to signify the prevalence of light over…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Diwali

  Murray, Julie, 1969-

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  Recounts the origins and history of Diwali, and describes how the holiday is celebrated.