Happy Holi!: Celebrating the Festival of Colors
Written by Chitra Soundar
Illustrated by Amberin Huq
Published by Bloomsbury Children's Books
As cold winter goes away, it’s time for spring to come and play.
See the growing moon rise slowly . . . It’s only one more day till Holi!
Swirling clouds of color. Sweet gujiya dumplings. Singing and dancing in the street. During this special time of year, friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring and the triumph of goodness and love over evil. Young readers will delight in following two siblings as they enjoy all the wonderful traditions and treats Holi has to offer—baking and bonfires, stories and sweets and, of course, a wild day of fun where people shower one another in brightly colored powders!
With Chitra Soundar’s lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift to share for Holi, one of the world’s biggest and brightest holidays.
Primary ISBN: 9781547617111
Publication Date: February 2025
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 00 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (South Asian)
Themes: Celebrations, Celebrations: Holi, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Hindu
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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