With its gorgeous, jewel-like colours, accessible, commercial illustrations and simple rhyming text, this is an ideal first book about the Festival of Lights for the under-fives

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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 colour. Sweet gujiya dumplings. Singing and dancing in the street. Discover the magical moments that make up Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, in this bright and joyful picture book.During this very 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 love 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 take to the streets and shower one another in brightly coloured powders!With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift for one of the world’s most colourful celebrations.Also available: Garland of Lights
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Grab your favourite colours and rush to join the fun in Happy Holi!, a riotously joyful picture book about one of the world's most colourful celebrations!
With its gorgeous, jewel-like colours, accessible, commercial illustrations and simple rhyming text, this is an ideal first book about the Festival of Lights for the under-fives
Grab your favourite colours and rush to join the fun in Happy Holi!, a riotously joyful picture book about one of the world's most colourful celebrations!
A joyful seasonal story focusing on Holi, a festival celebrated by millions of Hindus around the world

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781526642264
Publisert
2025-02-13
Utgiver
Vendor
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Høyde
255 mm
Bredde
255 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet

Forfatter
Illustratør

Biographical note

Chitra Soundar is an Indian-born British writer and storyteller. She is the author of over 40 books for children, including the award-winning picture books You’re Safe with Me and You’re Snug with Me, illustrated by Poonam Mistry.
Chitra has lived in more than three countries and has published in Asia, North America and Europe. As well as writing books, she is a speaker, oral storyteller and toe-dipper in writing for the small screen. Her stories are inspired by her close-knit family, her upbringing in India filled with epics and folktales, play-acting and her travels around the world.

Amberin Huq is an Illustration graduate from University College Falmouth. She dreams of a studio in a peaceful place by the sea, but for now, she lives and works under a massive heap of paper in her London studio. Amberin loves to create atmospheric illustrations, lively characters and has a new-found love of working in black and white. She has illustrated books for children of all ages, including Garland of Lights, a joyful picture book written by Chitra Soundar to celebrate Diwali.