Diwali: Hindu Festival of Lights (Best Holiday Books) [Library Binding]

Dianne M. MacMillan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1997 | Series: Best Holiday Books

Discusses the history and traditions, as well as the symbols and current celebration of this Hindu holiday.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8. Two series entries with solid, clearly presented facts and dull, unappealing layouts. Diwali is an excellent resource for information about the festival and how it relates to the history, culture, and people of India. The beliefs, important stories, sacred books, common practices and influence on society of those who practice Hinduism are discussed. Foods, crafts, instruments, and costumes are described, giving readers a full picture of the meaning and value of this festival. The carefully researched and thorough text of Thanksgiving Day is excellent. An explanation of the universality of holiday feasts is a preface to a detailed description of the history and common traditions of our own celebration. Modern history is given equal weight, making this title stand out from others on the subject. Unfortunately, the black-and-white and color photographs and reproductions that appear throughout both books are boring and unattractive. With illustrations by Thomas Locker, Jean Craighead George's The First Thanksgiving (Putnam, 1993) is more visually interesting.?Sabrina L. Fraunfelter, Kings Glen Elementary School, Springfield,
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Product Details

• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894908170
• ISBN-13: 978-0894908170
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,164,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars AN EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION TO HINDUISM FOR YOUNGER READERS (7-10), December 21, 2010

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This review is from: Diwali - Hindu Festival of Lights (Best Holiday Books) (Library Binding)

This illustrated volume begins by briefly explaining Hinduism, then "The Story of Rama," "The Story of Krishna," "How Diwali Began," "Getting Ready for Diwali, "Community Celebrations," and "Diwali Arrives." It also includes a Glossary and an Index.