Diwali: A Festival of Lights

Ages 2 to 5, Grades K And Under

Celebrate Diwali and learn about all of its traditions with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book.

Join in the fun and celebrate Diwali, a festival of lights! This Little Golden Book is a great read-aloud for families getting ready to enjoy the holiday, as well as for those who want to learn more about it. From clay lamps and colorful rangoli designs to fragrant flowers and delicious foods, Diwali is a festival with lots to enjoy!

Series Overview: The other holiday-themed Golden Books are: Hanukkah (Fall 2020 /  BGB), Passover (Spring 2023 / BGB), Lunar New Year (Fall 2023 / BGB), Ramadan (Spring 2024 /LGB), and Day of the Dead (Summer 2024 / LGB). The titles that first pub as Big Golden Books will be released as Little Golden Books a year or so after pub. The Hannukkah LGB is pubbing Fall 2023; Passover LGB is pubbing in Spring 2025.

About the Author

ANITA YASUDA is the author of Bollywood Beat and Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains, in addition to more than 100 books for the educational market. She spent many years as an early childhood educator and a bilingual storyteller (English and Japanese).

DARSHIKA VARMA, born and raised in Mumbai, has always coveted the serenity of the countryside. She pursued a BFA in Applied Arts at Rachana Sansad in Mumbai. She began her career as a designer in digital marketing, then designing wedding invitations, and eventually she found her true calling as a children's illustrator.