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"Follows a little girl from dawn to dusk as she draws rangolis to welcome guests, cooks puris and chana masala, dresses up in beautiful colors, participates in the puja, and lights the diyas in honor of Diwali: the Hindu festival of lights"--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.

"Read about the history of Diwali and see how it is celebrated in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

"This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the Diwali holiday and the way people celebrate it"--

Follow a family as they celebrate a Hindu tradition.

Siblings Jay and Tina prepare for and celebrate the Hindu holiday of Diwali. Incudes pronunciation guide, glossary, and Diwali facts.

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

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

"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."--Back cover

"For Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year. People across the globe gather to pray at temples, light lamps, and set off firecrackers, celebrating the power of light over darkness. This title looks at the colorful history of this festival of lights, exploring how its ancient origins and traditions have evolved over time"--Amazon.