Garland Of Lights: A Diwali Story

by Chitra Soundar, Amberin Huq (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781526642219
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	08/29/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	70 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 Months to 5 Years

About the Author

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 Soundar is an Indian-born British writer and storyteller. She grew up surrounded by the myths and stories of India and is inspired by its diverse culture and natural beauty. Chitra has over 40 books in print worldwide and regularly goes into schools to tell stories and conduct workshops. Her books You're Safe With Me and You're Snug with Me (with illustrator Poonam Mistry) were both shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenway Medal.
Amberin Huq graduated from University College Falmouth quite a long time ago! She very much enjoyed living and drawing by the sea and has vowed to do it again some day. Since then she has been creating work for children of all ages. Amberin loves to create atmospheric illustrations, lively characters and has a new-found love of working in black and white. Amberin is the illustrator of several books in the Bloomsbury Readers series.

Editorial Reviews

Vibrantly detailed illustrations that make masterful use of patterns and light . . . A beautiful introduction to a complex, widely celebrated holiday.” —Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

06/28/2024

PreS-Gr 1—Told in rhyming couplets, this introduction to Diwali reveals a family of four getting ready to celebrate the holiday. "One lamp welcomes the goddess of wealth. She blesses all with wisdom and health" begins the simple explanation of the important festival celebrated by Hindus and several other religious groups around the world. Many traditions of Diwali are revealed as the family cleans and decorates their home, gives presents to their elders, sings hymns, and shares sweets with family and friends. Pictures reveal lights in many forms, such as sparklers, strings of electric lights, and fireworks, along with the increasing number of colorful diya lamps lit during the five days of Diwali. Appealing digitally drawn and colored illustrations in rich, saturated hues detail the intricately patterned women's sarees and men's kurtas, as well as the customary rangoli artwork. Other people from various cultures and with a variety of skin colors are included in the celebration. Back matter includes a brief glossary and an explanation of the many ways Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and others worldwide. VERDICT A charming presentation of Diwali that's an uncomplicated inauguration to a principal holiday.—Maryann H. Owen

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