Happy Diwali!

Mathur, Sanyukta; Pippin-Mathur, Courtney

ISBN 10: 1250257468 / ISBN 13: 9781250257468

Published by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (edition ), 2021

About this Item

With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Seller Inventory # 1250257468-7-1-29

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Happy Diwali!
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (edition )
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1250257468
• ISBN 13: 9781250257468
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Pippin-Mathur, Courtney
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

About this title

Synopsis

A radiant picture book celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. For readers who enjoy the Celebrate the World board books.

This joyful family story follows a little girl from dawn to dusk as she draws rangolis to welcome guests, prepares food with her family including pani puri and chana masala, dresses up in colorful clothing, participates in the puja, and lights the diyas in honor of Diwali: the Hindu festival of lights. Excitement, history, and traditions abound in this vibrant celebration of Diwali, complete with a glossary, and delicious recipes for mango lassi, sukhe aloo, and puri.

About the Authors

Sanyukta Mathur is a social scientist and studies how to improve the health and well-being of young people around the world. She is the author of Happy Diwali! She lives in Maryland with her family.

Courtney Pippin-Mathur is the author-illustrator of Maya Was Grumpy and Dragons Rule, Princesses Drool!, which Booklist praised as “a delight from start to finish, and its empowering conclusion is a welcome bonus.” She lives in Alexandria, Virginia. She is hugely grateful to be part of a diverse and welcoming family who work hard to bring their traditions to the United States and to pass them to new generations.