Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Diwali: with Sweets, Lights, and Fireworks: With Sweets, Lights, and Fireworks (Holidays Around the World) - Softcover

Heiligman, Deborah; National Geographic Kids

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1426302916 ISBN 13: 9781426302916

Publisher: National Geographic Kids, 2008

Synopsis

Beautiful, dynamic photographs and brief, lively tect introduce readers to the joyous holiday of Diwali, evoking the celebrations of HINDUS, Sikhs and Jains around he world.

In Deborah Heiligman's inviting global odyssey of the Hindu holiday we learn that Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil, and of light and darkness. Although celebrated differently in different places, Diwali is universally viewed as a time of great joy, celebrated with fireworks, sweets and gifts. Celebrate Diwali brings to life the holiday's traditions, food, and celebration rituals. The informative back matter includes Diwali recopies, a glossary, a Diwali card game, a map, and a resource list of books and Websites. Also included is a note to parents and teachers form the book's consultant, Dr. Vasudha Narayanan.

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About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1426302916
• ISBN 13: 9781426302916
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32