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Diwali Magic Painting Book

By Sam Baer
Series: Magic Painting Books
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Diwali Magic Painting Book by Sam Baer is a delightful children's activity book that brings the vibrant celebration of Diwali to life. With a special magic paintbrush, children can reveal colourful artworks inspired by the festival, featuring traditional symbols and scenes. It's an engaging way for kids to learn about the customs of Diwali while having creative fun.
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If you enjoy immersing children in cultural celebrations through creativity, this enchanting book is perfect. It offers a magical journey into the vibrant world of Diwali, where young artists bring illustrations to life with colour, fostering both education and artistic expression.

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Simply add water to bring joyful Diwali celebrations magically to life. Filled with images showing different aspects of the Diwali festival of lights, from families enjoying sparklers and gifts to scenes of Diwali sweets and temple offerings, rangoli patterns, and diya lamps.

Just brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an uplifting array of vivid colours. A mess-free way to keep children busy. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

Diwali Magic Painting Book by Sam Baer

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803701240

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Illustration: B&W illustrations that become colour illustrations when water is applied

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nilesh Mistry
  • Illustrated by Nilesh Mistry
  • Illustrated by Nilesh Mistry

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 32

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Hinduism Sam Baer Series: Magic Painting Books

About the Author

Sam Baer (Author)
Sam Baer grew up on the tiny island of Jersey before setting off on adventures in not-quite-so-tiny England. Since 2011, he's been writing books about everything from imps and elves to Victorian fashion. It's a dream job - almost as good as being a superhero.

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