Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas Book Recommendations
With Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas fast approaching, we’d love to share some of our top book recommendations to help introduce your children to the Festival of Lights. Exploring religious festivals like Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas is a wonderful way to broaden their understanding of different traditions, fostering respect, empathy, and acceptance for people from all walks of life and diverse cultures.
Here's a few of our Book Club recommendations:
'Baby Touch: Happy Diwali! A touch-and-feel playbook' by Ladybird
'This adorable touch-and-feel book is perfect for sharing with little ones at Diwali!
With simple text, bright illustrations and an exciting touch-and-feel on every spread, this gorgeous board books helps to engage your baby's senses while introducing them to the celebration of Diwali.'
'Baby's First Diwali' by DK
'Celebrate Diwali with this delightful baby board book teaching little ones all about the popular festival of light.
Bold, brightly coloured pictures, and short and snappy text is a superb way to discover Diwali together in this delightful book! From the shining diya lamps that gave the festival its name, to colourful Rangoli sand decorations and sweet treats, Baby's First Diwali features all the familiar favourites associated with India's biggest and brightest holiday.'
'Diwali (Celebrate the World)' by Hannah Eliot
'Learn all about the traditions of Diwali with this third book in the delightful board book series Celebrate the World, which highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe.
Each autumn we gather with our friends and family and light our brightest lanterns. It’s time for Diwali, the festival of lights! In this lovely board book with illustrations from Archana Sreenivasan, readers learn that the five days of Diwali are a time to pray for a bountiful season, celebrate the special bonds between siblings, and rejoice in the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.'
'First Festivals: Diwali' by Ladybird
'Discover the celebration of Diwali with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book.
Lift the flaps to reveal the rangoli pattern, look inside the temple and light the diyas!
Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Diwali traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.'
'The Best Diwali Ever' by Sonali Shah
'Peek into the magic of Diwali in this heart-warming picture book about Diwali, siblings and how very special this celebration can be.
This year, Ariana has plans to make Diwali an extra special celebration, with yummy sweets, divas around the house, pretty clothes, fireworks and... the rangoli competition, of course.
"This year, I am DEFINITELY going to win the rangoli competition."
Everything would go perfectly to plan if it weren't for Rafi, her annoying little brother, always up to mischief...and always being clumsy! Will he ruin Diwali too?'
'Binny's Diwali' by Thirty Umrigar
'Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favourite 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 that they know all about it, all her friends love it too!'
'Mr. Men Little Miss Happy Diwali' by Adam Hargreaves
'The Mr Men and Little Miss are celebrating Diwali!
The five-day festival of lights is celebrated by millions of people across the world and the Mr Men and Little Miss can't wait to join in. They're busy cleaning their homes, creating Rangolis, lighting lamps and enjoying all the festivities, including large feasts that Mr Greedy is particularly looking forward to. It’s going to be a busy five days of light and laughter!'
