Happy Holi!
Celebrating the Festival of Colours
Published on 13. February 2025
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-5266-4226-4 (ISBN)
Description
As cold winter goes away, it's time for spring to come and play.
See the growing moon rise slowly . . . It's only one more day till Holi!
Swirling clouds of colour. Sweet gujiya dumplings. Singing and dancing in the street. Discover the magical moments that make up Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, in this bright and joyful picture book.
During this very special time of year, friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring, and the triumph of goodness and love over evil. Young readers will love following two siblings as they enjoy all the wonderful traditions and treats Holi has to offer - baking and bonfires, stories and sweets and, of course, a wild day of fun where people take to the streets and shower one another in brightly coloured powders!
With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift for one of the world's most colourful celebrations.
Also available: Garland of Lights
See the growing moon rise slowly . . . It's only one more day till Holi!
Swirling clouds of colour. Sweet gujiya dumplings. Singing and dancing in the street. Discover the magical moments that make up Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, in this bright and joyful picture book.
During this very special time of year, friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring, and the triumph of goodness and love over evil. Young readers will love following two siblings as they enjoy all the wonderful traditions and treats Holi has to offer - baking and bonfires, stories and sweets and, of course, a wild day of fun where people take to the streets and shower one another in brightly coloured powders!
With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift for one of the world's most colourful celebrations.
Also available: Garland of Lights
Reviews / Votes
A celebration of colours, culture and connection ... For children who have been raised in the diaspora especially South Asian children, this text is not just an ordinary picture book but rather an invaluable connection to their roots ... This publication from Bloomsbury Children's Books is one of the growing recognitions of the urgent need for different stories in children's literature. * News India Times * From cover to cover, the book is a burst of colour and a celebration of Hindu culture. From the intricately patterned endpapers, the rhyming text, its playful arrangement on the page, and the kaleidoscopic spectrum of hues, this is a visual feast of a book. * Children's Books Ireland * A lyrical, ebullient introduction to an important Hindu holiday. Joyful, comprehensive, and poetic. * Kirkus * A charming celebration of a joyful Hindu holiday. * School Library Journal Reviews * Vibrant illustrations fill every page with colour and life, making the book a visual treat. This is a book which will be shared again and again. * Through the Bookshelf * Two siblings enjoy the sweet treats, bonfires, stories and, of course, the colours that are part of the festival of Holi in this informative yet factual picture book * The Bookseller * The spring Hindu festival of Holi with its colorful traditions, delicious food, and special traditions is the subject of an aptly joyous picture book. * Common Sense Media *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: 263 mm
Width: 259 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
377 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5266-4226-4 (9781526642264)
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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 upbringing 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 Garland of Lights, a joyful picture book written by Chitra Soundar to celebrate Diwali.
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 upbringing 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 Garland of Lights, a joyful picture book written by Chitra Soundar to celebrate Diwali.