holi (hindu festival)

Will Gauri's anger prevent her from enjoying the Holi festivities with her family?.

Sibilings Chintoo and Mintoo collect flowers and press the petals into a fine powder as they prepare for Holi, the Indian springtime Festival of Colors. Includes author's note.

In Holi, early readers will learn about this Hindu festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration.A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Holi, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Holi online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Holi also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.Holi is part of Jump! s Festivals series.

Retells the legend most closely associated with the origins of Holi, a spring festival celebrated in India and by Hindus around the world, sharing the story of how young Prince Prahlad's courage and faithfulness to the God Vishnu led to the destruction of the evil King Hirnakasypu.

An introduction to the traditions and festivities of the Hindu festival called Holi.