Discover the joy and meaning of the magical festival of Diwali, a very special time for people all around the world.

Sonali and her brother Jay are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they make rangoli patterns, cook up a feast with their nani and nana, and visit all their friends and family with gifts and delicious treats.

Along the way, you’ll learn how Diwali is a fun five-day celebration, all about the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

This bright, engaging and heart-warming book covers:
 

The preparations on Dhanteras
The cooking and baking on Kali Chaudas
The delicious feast and fireworks on Diwali
The special breakfast and gifts on Nutan Varsh
The celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters on Bhai Beej



…and the joy and excitement of this spectacular festival are brought to life with:
 

A salt dough diva recipe
Instructions to make a rangoli pattern
A colourful fact-file
A fun quiz to complete together



In this immersive exploration of Diwali, kids join a family as they celebrate this vibrant festival. A simple way to introduce little ones to this important occasion, guided by young children who are celebrating.

Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.

Illustrated by: Darshika Varma