{"product_id":"garland-of-lights-a-diwali-story-hardcover","title":"Garland of Lights: A Diwali Story - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChitra Soundar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmberin Huq\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne lamp welcomes the goddess of wealth. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShe blesses all with wisdom and health.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo lamps to thank the sun and the moon.\u003cbr\u003eThey give us life, light and good fortune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCome along as we celebrate the magical moments that make up Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in the warm light of thirteen diyas and just as many treasured traditions. See if you can count all the diyas and celebrate all the wonderful gifts Diwali has to offer--music and mouthwatering sweets, swirling rangolis and sweet-smelling marigolds, laughter and light. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift to share for one of the world's biggest and brightest holidays.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChitra Soundar\u003c\/b\u003e is an Indian-born British writer and storyteller. She is the author of over forty books for children, including the award-winning picture books \u003ci\u003eYou're Safe With Me\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYou're Snug With Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eYou're Strong With Me\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Poonam Mistry. Chitra has lived in more than three countries and has published in Asia, North America and Europe. As well as writing books, she is a speaker, oral storyteller and toe-dipper in writing for the small screen. Her stories are inspired by her close-knit family, her growing up in India filled with epics and folktales, playacting and her travels around the world.\u003cbr\u003ewww.chitrasoundar.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmberin Huq\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustration graduate from University College Falmouth. She dreams of a studio in a peaceful place by the sea, but for now, she lives and works under a massive heap of paper in her London studio. Amberin loves to create atmospheric illustrations, lively characters and has a newfound love of working in black and white. She has illustrated books for children of all ages.\u003cbr\u003ewww.amberinhuq.com\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.3 x 10.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752416805152,"sku":"9781547616282","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/04ad932aec1d9ddd5a8ac152c55412df.webp?v=1779995224","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/garland-of-lights-a-diwali-story-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}