Holi

Written by Josephine Larsen

Part of the Holiday History series

Why do people throw colored powder each spring? Explore the history of a joyful festival.

24 pages· 520L· AR ~3.4

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Bookroo's summary

Holi is a Hindu festival of color celebrated each spring. This leveled nonfiction book for early fluent readers shares the Hindu stories behind the holiday, explains why people throw colored powders and spray colored water, and describes the foods and dances that go with it. Photos, an infographic on the meaning of the colors, sidebars, a map, a glossary and an index round it out.

From the publisher

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Holi, including Hindu stories that pertain to the holiday, why people throw colored powders and spray colored water, and what foods and dances are associated with the holiday. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday. A Take a Look! infographic explains the symbolism behind different colors used on Holi, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Holi using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Holi also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Holi is part of Jump!’s Holiday History series.

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