Diwali is almost here and we are super excited! We're on a shopping spree and honestly, till the last minute, we have enough on our hands. The houses are starting to turn sparkling clean and with the schools closed for the week- the kids are enjoying as well. The young minds have a zillion questions- on why Diwali is celebrated on different days in different parts of the country and why it is all about lights. lamps and lip-smacking treats!
We have loved some of the best books for kids on Diwali such as "Amma, Tell Me About Diwali" by Bhakti Mathur, "The Story Of Divali" by Jatinder Verma and the Amar Chitra Katha specials on the Diwali series. They are already a part of our collection and would be in yours too I am sure.
Here is a list of the 5 best books that help explain Diwali you must get for your kids this Diwali.
Trinity And Friends Enjoy Diwali
This one is an all-in-one guide explaining to kids, not just in India, but across the globe on what Diwali means to children to India. How Indians celebrate it with grandeur wherever they are across the globe. The small rituals that are a part of it, the celebrations and the whys and hows- this book tells them all.
How does Diwali end up bringing two people, who are poles apart, together? Is it their similar likes or maybe, their similar dislikes? What happens during Diwali- told from a dog's view, this one by Nalini Sorensen is a fun read for your kids this season.
This Kindle version is idle when you are travelling this season and need something easy to entertain the kids. This book with colourful illustrations brings back the joy of rangolis during Diwali- something that today's kids might actually not know.
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Leela's Diwali Celebration (Leela and Sanjay Series)
Another Kindle edition, this book is about a girl who flies in from Seattle with her parents to Chennai to celebrate Diwali with her grandparents. How much does she enjoy here- what are the things she missed back home in Seattle, how does she spend her holidays- this book tells you all.
Rama And Sita: The Story of Diwali
This book with superb illustrations is ideal to teach your kids all about Ramayan- why Sita was separated from Rama, what happens and why we celebrate Diwali. In an easy to understand style, this will be a great addition to any child's book collection.
Do you know of any other new release of 2018 that teaches kids about Diwali? Write to us in the comments below!
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