Once Upon a Diwali

By Anita Mishra, Diah Chakraborty (Illustrator)

Part of the Holidays in Our Home series

Can she overcome her fear of darkness and fireworks to enjoy Diwali?

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32 pages· 938 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Riya adores Diwali's sweets but dreads the darkness and fireworks. As the Festival of Lights unfolds, she must find courage to embrace the celebration with her family. Will Riya conquer her fears and discover the true spirit of Diwali? Journey through this enchanting tale that explores the origins of Diwali, a festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists worldwide. Experience the vibrant traditions, from decorating with lights to the grand finale of fireworks, as Riya learns that light triumphs over darkness and good over evil.

From the publisher

Riya loves Diwali for the tasty treats but not the darkness and loud fireworks. Can Riya be brave and find a way to celebrate Diwali with her family without being scared? Presented as a ‘Once Upon a Time’ bedtime story, children will learn the origin of Diwali and how it came to be a celebration of light over darkness and good over evil. Diwali is a five-day long celebration beginning from purchasing silver and gold items, to decorating the home with lights and candles, to preparing baked goods and visiting friends and family, to ending the holiday with fireworks and a celebration of siblings.Anita Mishra and Diah Chakraborty join together to represent their respective cultures as Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, is celebrated around the world and across various religions including Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists.

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