Diwali (Acorn: Holidays and Festivals) - Softcover

Dickmann, Nancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1432940708 ISBN 13: 9781432940706

Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree, 2010

Synopsis

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated for five days with various activities and food. Read about Diwali in this title that explains the significance of each day's events and the meaning of this special holiday.

About this title

About the Author:

Nancy Dickmann has written more than 150 non-fiction books for children, specializing in science and history. Before becoming an author, she worked for many years as an editor and publisher of children’s books.

From School Library Journal:

PreS-Gr 1–Basic texts and colorful pictures are the hallmarks of these age-appropriate introductions to different cultures. The first book looks at when Chinese New Year is observed, the types of celebrations, and typical gifts that are exchanged. The second title explains why Hindu and Sikh families light candles and decorate their doorsteps, and other ways that people observe Diwali. The third volume shows how Muslim families pray, fast, and then celebrate at the end of Ramadan. The texts are full of sight words in simply constructed sentences. The pictures are rich in color and show the vibrant diversity of each culture and the children who participate in the festivities. Each book has a “look and see” page and a picture glossary.–Kris Hickey, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1432940708
• ISBN 13: 9781432940706
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24