Celebrate Diwali and learn about all of its traditions with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book.

Join in the fun and celebrate Diwali, a festival of lights! This Little Golden Book is a great read-aloud for families getting ready to enjoy the holiday, as well as for those who want to learn more about it. From clay lamps and colorful rangoli designs to fragrant flowers and delicious foods, Diwali is a festival with lots to enjoy!
ANITA YASUDA is the author of Bollywood Beat and Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains, in addition to more than 100 books for the educational market. She spent many years as an early childhood educator and a bilingual storyteller (English and Japanese). View titles by Anita Yasuda
Darshika Varma is a children’s book illustrator based in Mumbai, India. She can usually be found poring over a book and sniffing in the scent of inked pages, or taking long walks to draw inspiration for her vibrant illustrations. View titles by Darshika Varma
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Celebrate Diwali and learn about all of its traditions with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book.

Join in the fun and celebrate Diwali, a festival of lights! This Little Golden Book is a great read-aloud for families getting ready to enjoy the holiday, as well as for those who want to learn more about it. From clay lamps and colorful rangoli designs to fragrant flowers and delicious foods, Diwali is a festival with lots to enjoy!

Author

ANITA YASUDA is the author of Bollywood Beat and Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains, in addition to more than 100 books for the educational market. She spent many years as an early childhood educator and a bilingual storyteller (English and Japanese). View titles by Anita Yasuda
Darshika Varma is a children’s book illustrator based in Mumbai, India. She can usually be found poring over a book and sniffing in the scent of inked pages, or taking long walks to draw inspiration for her vibrant illustrations. View titles by Darshika Varma

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