{"product_id":"happy-diwali-hardcover","title":"Happy Diwali! - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSanyukta Mathur\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCourtney Pippin-Mathur\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCourtney Pippin-Mathur\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA radiant picture book celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. For readers who enjoy the Celebrate the World board books.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis joyful family story follows a little girl from dawn to dusk as she draws rangolis to welcome guests, prepares food with her family including pani puri and chana masala, dresses up in colorful clothing, participates in the puja, and lights the diyas in honor of Diwali: the Hindu festival of lights. Excitement, history, and traditions abound in this vibrant celebration of Diwali, complete with a glossary, and delicious recipes for mango lassi, sukhe aloo, and puri. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristy Ottaviano Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSanyukta Mathur\u003c\/b\u003e is a social scientist and studies how to improve the health and well-being of young people around the world. She is the author of various research publications; \u003ci\u003eHappy Diwali!\u003c\/i\u003e is her first children's book. She lives in Maryland with her family. In Sanyukta's words: \"Celebrating Diwali is one of my fondest memories of growing up in Delhi, India. My mother would cook for days, our home would be decorated with lights, we would get new clothes and money (if we were lucky) from visiting friends and family, we would see Ram Leela (street theater retelling the stories of Ramayana), and there would be fireworks at every home and neighborhood to delight all. When our family moved to the United States, we continued with our Diwali celebrations. Now, with my own family, I have tried to re-create some of the celebrations. Courtney and I hope you enjoy reading this book and learning about how our family celebrates Diwali in the US.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCourtney Pippin-Mathur\u003c\/b\u003e is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eMaya Was Grumpy \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDragons Rule, Princesses Drool!\u003c\/i\u003e, which \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e praised as \"a delight from start to finish, and its empowering conclusion is a welcome bonus.\" She lives in Alexandria, Virginia. She is hugely grateful to be part of a diverse and welcoming family who work hard to bring their traditions to the United States and to pass them to new generations.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.1 x 10.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768353325344,"sku":"9781250257468","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9b0f612bc50cc57b6ae098cba5dc8a85.webp?v=1780327663","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/happy-diwali-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}