It’s Holi!
Written by Sanyukta Mathur
Illustrated by Courtney Pippin-Mathur
Published by Henry Holt and Co.
Sameer and his family are preparing to celebrate Holi and the beginning of spring! Scrumptious sweet and savory treats fill platters, and a rainbow of powdered colors is set out. Everyone is ready for the bright and messy festivities ahead.
But young Sameer gets nervous seeing his sisters start throwing colors and water balloons at each other. Noticing Sameer’s fears and wanting him to celebrate in the bright and messy colors of spring, his family comes up with a silly solution…
Excitement, history, and traditions abound in this vibrant celebration of Holi. Complete with a glossary of Hindu words and delicious recipes.
Primary ISBN: 9781250903037
Publication Date: February 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (South Asian)
Themes: Celebrations, Celebrations: Holi, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Clothing, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Diverse Abilities: Neurological, Early Childhood, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Multilingual: Hindi Featured Words, 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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