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“Big sparkling eyes and smiling faces brighten up the book’s cartoon illustrations, which bustle through the holiday preparations. The family’s pep is matched by that of the educational text, which delivers a colorful encapsulation of Diwali’s religious lore.”

—Foreward Reviews

“A highly recommended addition to any home that wants to add more meaning to their Diwali celebrations.”

—Hindu American Foundation

My Diwali: Lights of Virtue (My Festival Series)

Written by Priya Kumari and Komal Garg
Illustrated by Abhilasha Khatri
Published by Eternal Tree Books

My Diwali invites you to the home of little Leela and her elder brother, Aadi. They celebrate joyfully the five days of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights—lights of virtue. Aadi is never afraid of speaking up against anything wrong and Leela is a thoughtful little girl. Aadi gets a criminal arrested, so Maa and Papa appreciate him by talking about stories behind the five days of Diwali and victory of good over evil. While enjoying the festival, the kids discover that the Divine lives within their hearts in the form of virtue. They learn how Diwali brings the lights of personal success, social justice, and ecological peace during the darkest days of the year. The authors invite you to light a lamp spreading the lights of virtue this Diwali.

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Primary ISBN: 9781953384089
Publication Date: September 2022
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Picture Book , Age 04 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

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