"Diwali is about celebrating! It honors the Hindu story of Rama. Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains also celebrate Diwali. To celebrate this Festival of Lights, people light lamps, watch fireworks, and dance. Others might exchange cards and presents. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--

Recounts the origins and history of Diwali, and describes how the holiday is celebrated.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Diwali through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

Diwali is a five-day Hindu holiday. Hindu children look forward to Diwali all year long, it is one of Hinduism's most important holidays.

What's the most important holiday in India? It's Diwali! This celebration is also known as the festival of lights. Learn what people do to celebrate this special holiday.

Introduces the history, customs, and practices of this Hindu holiday.

Retells the Hindu tale of a heroic prince and his bride who are separated by the demon prince Ravana until the Monkey Army of Hanuman, god of the wind, helps them.

"Journey across the diverse regions of India in this joyful celebration of its people, places, and wildlife. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at the ancient cave paintings of Bhimbetka, wander the bustling streets of Delhi, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. Uncover India's fascinating history and culture, and explore the unique mix of the traditional and modern that makes India the incredible...