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Happy Holi!: Celebrating the Festival of Colors

Chitra Soundar

Welcome springtime and celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors with this vibrant, inviting picture book.

As cold winter goes away, it's time for spring to come and play.

See the growing moon rise slowly . . . It's only one more day till Holi!

Swirling clouds of color. Sweet gujiya dumplings. Singing and dancing in the street. During this special time of year, friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring and the triumph of goodness and love over evil. Young readers will delight in following two siblings as they enjoy all the wonderful traditions and treats Holi has to offer--baking and bonfires, stories and sweets and, of course, a wild day of fun where people shower one another in brightly colored powders!

With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift to share for Holi, one of the world's biggest and brightest holidays.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publish Date: Feb 25th, 2025
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.19in - 10.29in - 0.39in - 0.90lb
  • EAN: 9781547617111
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: Holidays & Celebrations - Other, ReligiousFamily - General (see also headings under Social Themes)Religious - Hindu

About the Author

Soundar, Chitra: - Chitra Soundar is an Indian-born British writer and storyteller. She grew up surrounded by the myths and stories of India and is inspired by its diverse culture and natural beauty. Chitra has over 40 books in print worldwide and regularly goes into schools to tell stories and conduct workshops. Her books You're Safe With Me and You're Snug with Me (with illustrator Poonam Mistry) were both shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenway Medal.
Huq, Amberin: - Amberin Huq graduated from University College Falmouth quite a long time ago! She very much enjoyed living and drawing by the sea and has vowed to do it again some day. Since then she has been creating work for children of all ages. Amberin loves to create atmospheric illustrations, lively characters and has a new-found love of working in black and white. Amberin is the illustrator of several books in the Bloomsbury Readers series.

Praise for this book

"A lyrical, ebullient introduction to an important Hindu holiday. Joyful, comprehensive, and poetic." --Kirkus Reviews

"A charming celebration of a joyful Hindu holiday." --School Library Journal