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1) Diwali
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the Hindu holiday of Diwali and the things people do to celebrate"--
3) Diwali
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"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"--
4) Diwali
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"Books in this series introduce children to some of the world's most celebrated holidays and festivals. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach children basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that show how festivals are celebrated around the world. In Diwali, children learn about the story of Rama and Sita and why Diwali is celebrated today."--Amazon.
5) Diwali
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Recounts the origins and history of Diwali, and describes how the holiday is celebrated.
7) It's Diwali!
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In this take-off of the counting rhyme One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, the wonders of Diwali are described.
9) Diwali
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Presents facts about photos about the Diwali festival in India. Discusses Diwali's origins, traditions, and the holiday's meaning. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
12) The Diwali gift
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When a mysterious package arrives for Diwali, three curious monkeys, Suno, Dekho, and Jaano, wonder what it could be and can hardly contain their excitement.
13) It's Diwali!
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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.
14) Diwali
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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.
15) Celebrate Diwali
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Describes the history of Divali, its symbols, and how it is celebrated today.
17) Diwali
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"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"--
18) Happy Diwali!
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"Follows a little girl from dawn to dusk as she draws rangolis to welcome guests, cooks puris and chana masala, dresses up in beautiful colors, participates in the puja, and lights the diyas in honor of Diwali: the Hindu festival of lights"--Provided by publisher.
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"Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she'll get to spend time with Nani, her beloved grandma, who she hasn't seen since her family moved from India . . . Once Diya arrives in India, she immediately feels at home with Nani. Together they go shopping at the bazaar and prepare for the festival. As Diya and Nani celebrate Diwali together, Diya's heart soars. But all too soon, her trip will come to an end....
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