4+years
Festival of Lights
Author: Namita Moolani MehraIllustrator: Darshika VarmaAneesa and Ameera take us on a delightful journey through the five-day celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights. With interactive flaps and colourful illustrations, this joyous picture book captures all the excitement of preparing for and celebrating this special festival. Young readers are welcomed into the families’ traditions, learning about the meaning behind many of the rituals. Children will especially enjoy poring over the magical details hidden in the rich, busy scenes, making this a joyful and engaging introduction to Diwali.
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- Own Voice
- South Asian representation
- Diverse cast
- Female lead