Garland Of Lights
A Diwali Story
Published on 29. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-5266-4222-6 (ISBN)
Description
One lamp welcomes the goddess of wealth.
She blesses all with wisdom and health.
Feasts. Fireworks. Fun with family and friends. Shine a light on the magical moments that make up Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in this warm and dazzling storybook.
During this very special time of the year, join in the fun and count glittering lanterns one by one to celebrate all the wonderful traditions and treats Diwali has to offer - music and mouthwatering sweets, swirling rangolis and sweet-smelling marigolds, laughter and light.
With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift to celebrate one of the world's biggest and brightest holidays.
She blesses all with wisdom and health.
Feasts. Fireworks. Fun with family and friends. Shine a light on the magical moments that make up Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in this warm and dazzling storybook.
During this very special time of the year, join in the fun and count glittering lanterns one by one to celebrate all the wonderful traditions and treats Diwali has to offer - music and mouthwatering sweets, swirling rangolis and sweet-smelling marigolds, laughter and light.
With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift to celebrate one of the world's biggest and brightest holidays.
Reviews / Votes
With its gorgeous, jewel-like colours and simple rhyming text, this is an ideal first book about the Festival of Lights for the under-fives * The Bookseller * A beautiful introduction to a complex, widely celebrated holiday. * Kirkus Reviews * Radiant with the meaning and traditions of Diwali, this richly-illustrated rhyming picture book is an absolute treasure. * LoveReading4Kids * A luminescent book to introduce young children to Diwali, whether they celebrate themselves or have friends or family who do ... highly recommended for home bookshelves and a must for school and public library collections. * Celebrate Picture Books * A fun intro useful for collections showcasing rich cultures around the world. * Booklist * If you want to find out more about Diwali and the customs and traditions that surround the festival, this is a great book to explore with children in the early years . . . The book is filled with bright illustrations and vibrant patterns that are a feast for the eyes. * Books for Topics *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: Up to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 247 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
210 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5266-4222-6 (9781526642226)
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Persons
Chitra Soundar is an Indian-born British writer and storyteller. She is the author of over 40 books for children, including the award-winning picture books You're Safe with Me and You're Snug with Me, illustrated by Poonam Mistry.
Chitra has lived in more than three countries and has published in Asia, North America and Europe. As well as writing books, she is a speaker, oral storyteller and toe-dipper in writing for the small screen. Her stories are inspired by her close-knit family, her growing up in India filled with epics and folktales, play-acting and her travels around the world.
Amberin Huq is an Illustration graduate from University College Falmouth. She dreams of a studio in a peaceful place by the sea, but for now, she lives and works under a massive heap of paper in her London studio. Amberin loves to create atmospheric illustrations, lively characters and has a new-found love of working in black and white. She has illustrated books for children of all ages, including several books in the Bloomsbury Readers series.
Chitra has lived in more than three countries and has published in Asia, North America and Europe. As well as writing books, she is a speaker, oral storyteller and toe-dipper in writing for the small screen. Her stories are inspired by her close-knit family, her growing up in India filled with epics and folktales, play-acting and her travels around the world.
Amberin Huq is an Illustration graduate from University College Falmouth. She dreams of a studio in a peaceful place by the sea, but for now, she lives and works under a massive heap of paper in her London studio. Amberin loves to create atmospheric illustrations, lively characters and has a new-found love of working in black and white. She has illustrated books for children of all ages, including several books in the Bloomsbury Readers series.