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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 home with Nani. Together they go shopping at the bazaar and prepare for the festival. As Diya and Nani celebrate Diwali together, Diya's heart soars. But all too soon, her trip will come to an end. Is there a way for Diya to take some of the light and magic of Diwali with her when she leaves?"--Publisher.

"Learn about the history of Diwali, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including making sweets, worshipping gods, and lighting diyas, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"Raaga loves to sing and to listen to her grandfather's stories. She especially loves hearing about the origins of Diwali, a holiday that honors Lord Rama's victorious return to his kingdom after vanquishing the demon Ravana. Raaga, whose name means melody, hopes to conquer her own fears of singing in front of an audience at the Royal Palace on Diwali"--OCLC.

"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 of lights, and they reach back thousands of years"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history and traditions of the Hindu festival Divali.

"Riya is looking forward to her first festive play-date with her neighborhood friends! Caleb, their new neighbor joins in the fun. Will Riya and friends make Caleb feel welcome? Sparkles of joy is a children's book that celebrates the beauty of diversity and inclusion."--.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

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

"People around the world celebrate different festivals of lights, and Diwali is one of them. This festival is an important part of life for Hindus in India and other countries"--Provided by publisher.

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