divali

Explores the history and traditions of the Hindu festival Divali.

"Glowing oil lamps, brown henna designs, colorful rangoli artwork--colors are everywhere during Diwali! [This book explores] . . . the colors of Diwali"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about Diwali, the Hindu new year's celebration that is observed in October or November of every year.

A family as celebrates a Hindu tradition.

"Diwali is a time for lighting diyas, creating colorful ragolis, and having big family feasts."--Back cover.

Beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the many culturally influenced behaviors and practices people bring to our society.

Retells the Hindu tale of a heroic prince and his bride who are separated by the demon prince Ravana until the Monkey Army of Hanuman, god of the wind, helps them. Includes facts about Divaali, the festival celebrating R?ma and S?t?'s return to their kingdom.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

What's the most important holiday in India? It's Diwali! This celebration is also known as the festival of lights. Learn what people do to celebrate this special holiday. Full-color photographs illustrate the beauty of the event, and carefully leveled text provides key facts. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help readers delve more deeply into the information and understand what makes this holiday unique. Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Free Online Content, Full-Color Photographs, Index, Photo Glossary, Table of Contents.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Diwali."--Publisher.