Binny's Diwali
Umrigar, Thrity N.2020
Book
Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the words. Taking a deep breath, she tells them about the fireworks, the delicious pedras and jalebis, and the clay lamps called diyas. There are so many wonders to see! Her favourite holiday is the Hindu festival of lights called Diwali, and now all her friends love it too! An inspiring story about overcoming shyness and feelings of fear and opening our hearts to sharing and embracing different cultures.
Main title:
Binny's Diwali / by Thrity Umrigar ; illustrations by Nidhi Chanani.
Author:
Umrigar, Thrity N., authorChanani, Nidhi, artist
Work:
Edition:
First edition.
Imprint:
New York : Scholastic Press, 2020.
Collation:
34 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm
Audience:
Preschool.
ISBN:
9781338364484 (hbk)
Dewey class:
813.6
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
523519