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About The Book
Count along in celebration of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, in this luminous picture book from bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha and Kabir Sehgal.
Count up to ten and back down again to the tune of “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” while learning about the traditions that make Diwali a fun-filled festival! Celebrated during autumn harvest, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. From sweet treats to intricate henna designs to exciting firework displays, kids will delight in this vibrant glimpse into the Festival of Lights.
Count up to ten and back down again to the tune of “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” while learning about the traditions that make Diwali a fun-filled festival! Celebrated during autumn harvest, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. From sweet treats to intricate henna designs to exciting firework displays, kids will delight in this vibrant glimpse into the Festival of Lights.
About The Authors
Photograph by Lisa Miller
Banker, jazz bassist, entrepreneur, political aide, and author Kabir Sehgal received degrees from Dartmouth College and the London School of Economics. He is the cofounder of Music For Tomorrow and works at JPMorgan in New York City. Along with his mother, Sue Sehgal, he is the author of A Bucket of Blessings.
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Dr. Surishtha Sehgal, Founder & President of the Campus Community Partnership Foundation, is a leader of a global nonprofit. Along with her son, Kabir Sehgal, she is the author of A Bucket of Blessings.
About The Illustrator
Archana Sreenivasan is an illustrator based in Bangalore, India. Her illustrations have been published in numerous magazines, children’s books, book covers, and comics. She studied animation film design at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, and participated in a summer residency at the School of Visual Arts in New York, where she studied illustration. She finds the natural world and people-watching most inspiring and is endlessly fascinated by cats.
Product Details
- Publisher: Beach Lane Books (September 15, 2022)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781534453654
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Raves and Reviews
"Lush illustrations in a joyful, vibrant palette convey the feelings of India’s festive season.... An upbeat introduction to a Hindu festival."
– Kirkus Reviews, 10/15/2022
"Whether you have a plethora or a dearth of books about Diwali, this is an essential primer on the basics of the festival."
– School Library Journal, 6/1/22
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- Author Photo (jpg): Surishtha Sehgal Photo courtesy of the author(0.1 MB)
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