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First Festivals: Diwali

By Ladybird
Series: First Festivals
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First Festivals: Diwali by Ladybird introduces young readers to the vibrant and joyous celebration of Diwali. The book explains the significance of the festival, its traditions, and how families around the world celebrate it. It uses engaging illustrations and simple language to make the story accessible and enjoyable for children.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you are looking to introduce young readers to the vibrant celebration of Diwali. The book provides a colourful and engaging way to learn about this festival, exploring its traditions and the joy it brings to families and communities. It's a perfect choice for families who wish to foster curiosity and appreciation for different cultures and festivals.

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Discover the celebration of Diwali with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book!

Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations, and satisfying lift-the-flaps, First Festivals: Diwali explores common Diwali traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.

Lift the flaps to reveal the rangoli pattern, look inside the temple, and light the diyas!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241543290

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Board book

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ladybird

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Aditi Kakade Beaufrand

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 12

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About the Author

Ladybird (Author) We make growing up the best story ever! Here at Ladybird, we publish playful books for little hands. From touch-and-feel books to bedtime stories and non-fiction, we help 0-7s to learn, play and grow - sparking plenty of smiles along the way. The home of Ten Minutes to Bed, Baby Touch, Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee, we know just how to capture curious little imaginations and guide them from one story to the next. Aditi Kakade Beaufrand (Illustrator) Aditi Kakade Beaufrand is an Indian illustrator based in France. She likes experimenting with bright, happy colours. She grew up reading fairytales, watching animated films and imagining adventure stories, and her style is an embodiment of her Indian heritage and western culture. She loves animals and taking long walks on the beach, but she is never too far away from a pencil and a paper to draw her perception of the world.

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