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Once Upon a Diwali

Audiobook
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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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    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2024

      PreS-Gr 4-Although Riya loves the tasty sweets Mama makes for Diwali, she "shivers thinking about the dark night and the very loud fireworks of Diwali." Riya enjoys many aspects of the five-day "celebration of light over darkness and good over evil"-treats, gatherings with family and friends, decorations-but she'd rather hide from the "dark, spooked, crowded, and loud" nighttime festivities. When Mama tells her the story of Diwali-about the courage of beloved Prince Ram, his wife Sita, and brother Lakshman-Riya, too, is ready to be brave. Veteran narrator Mathan perfectly embodies anxious young Riya with a sweet, higher pitch; imbues Mama with soft, patient kindness; and gives Riya's older sister moments of confident encouragement. VERDICT Presciently recorded with plenty of room for page-turns, libraries should offer both print and audio for an enlightening read-along.

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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