21 Children&039s Books about Diwali, the Festival of Lights

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In 2020, Diwali, the five-day “festival of lights,” begins on November 14.

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Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities around the world celebrate the triumph of good over evil, of light over darkness, by lighting lamps and candles to invite the goddess Lakshmi to enter. families and friends celebrate together, share gifts and watch huge fireworks displays.

Teach your kids about Diwali with some of these colorful children’s books! And be sure to check out the fun diwali activity and coloring books at the end of this post too!

21 children’s books about diwali, the festival of lights

babies and young children

baby’s first diwali by dk

learn all about the amazing light festival with your little one! With simple text and a clear image, Baby’s First Diwali is a perfect introduction to this joyful holiday, from the bright diya lamps that gave the festival its name, to the colorful floral decorations and sweet. Babies will be fascinated by this book! ~ babies & small children

preschool

lilu makes diyas by devika joglekar

this diwali, lilu and her little brother kuku decide to light up their home with handmade diyas. With vibrant illustrations and rhyming text, Lilu Makes Diyas teaches kids how to make diyas. includes clear instructions at the end. ~ preschool

diwali day by preeti singh

Experience diwali through the eyes of a young child as he talks about the festival and all the fun things he does with his family and friends. Diwali day shows the boy helping his parents to decorate the house with diyas, helping mom to make rangoli, praying to goddess laxmi and enjoying fireworks with his friends among many other fun diwali activities. ~ preschool

shweta chopra’s diwali gift

Curious monkeys Suno, Dekho and Jaano are excited when a mysterious package arrives just in time for Diwali. Follow their adventures as they experience Diwali traditions and discover the most wonderful Diwali gift. Mom’s Choice Award Winner diwali gift is a funny story with engaging illustrations. ~ preschool

amma tell me about diwali! by bhakti mathur

The “Amma Tell Me” series introduces young children to major Hindu festivals and Indian mythology. “bright firecrackers lighting up the night, / diyas twinkling like stars – what a sight! / this is diwali, in all its splendor, / as told to the little klaka: a magical story.” written in rhyme amma, tell me about diwali is an attractive picture book with colorful illustrations. ~ preschool

shubh diwali! by chitra soundar

diwali has arrived! rangoli art decorates the floor and strings of flowers hang around the doors. now is the time to ring the bells, light the lamps and welcome in the new year with family and friends. shubh diwali! (happy diwali in Hindi!) is a sweet introduction to the festival of lights. ~ preschool

diwali: a cultural adventure from sana sood

diwali: a cultural adventure tells the story of a brave hero, an evil villain and an epic battle. Young readers learn about Diwali as they follow Ram on his quest to defeat darkness and despair. Brilliantly detailed illustrations bring the history and traditions of the Festival of Lights to life. ~ preschool

it’s diwali! (bumba books ® – it’s vacation!) by richard sebra

With full-color photography, it’s diwali! illustrates the beauty of the festival of lights, and simple text provides key information. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help young readers dig deeper into the information and understand what makes this holiday unique. ~ preschool

binny’s diwali by thrity umrigar

binny is excited but also nervous about talking to her class about diwali, her favorite holiday. Taking a deep breath, she tells her classmates about the fireworks that burst like stars in the night sky, leaving streaks of gold, red, and green. she shares with them delicious pedas and jalebis . and she shows them clay lamps (diyas) that look so pretty that all the kids ooh and aah. binny’s diwali is a delightful book about the Hindu festival of lights. ~ preschool

diwali (celebrate the world) by hannah eliot

Part of the Celebrate the World series of coffee table books, diwali teaches young readers that the five days of diwali are a time to pray for an abundant season, celebrate the special bonds between siblings and rejoice in the victory of light over darkness and of good over evil. ~ preschool

diwali the magic diyas: a diwali story by anita rathod

This diwali, jay and tina make 101 clay diyas and can’t wait to light them all up. diwali is only a day away and the diyas are taking their own time to dry. Will they be ready in time?Diwali the Magic Diyas brings readers a magical story about the mythological meaning of Diwali as they follow Jay and Tina as they prepare to celebrate this special day with their family. ~ preschool

long live diwali by anita raina thapan

Hooray for Diwali follows Gittoo, Gauri, Gannu, Pia, Chia and Nono Paro as they celebrate Diwali. kids learn about the magical story behind the holiday and celebrate with beautiful lights, crackers, gifts, and lots of sharing, praying, and partying. ~ preschool

let’s celebrate diwali by anjali joshi

When Harini shares her Diwali story during circle time at school, she learns she’s not the only one celebrating Diwali. Join her as she learns about the Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist traditions of Diwali! Let’s Celebrate Diwali is an engaging picture book about diversity and inclusion, brought to life with brilliant illustrations. ~ preschool

let’s celebrate 5 days of diwali! (Maya & Neel’s Indian Adventure Series) by ajanta chakraborty

Let’s Celebrate 5 Days of Diwali! takes readers on an adventure with Maya, Neel, and their cute little companion, Chintu the squirrel, as they learn all about the beautiful festival of lights, including dhanteras, diwali sweets, rangoli drawings, fireworks and the special bond between brothers of bhai dooj. ~ preschool

also available: diwali activity book 50 (maya & neel indian adventure series)

elementary school

prince of fire: the story of diwali by jatinder nath verma

This newly released chapter book is an action-packed adaptation of India’s great epic, the Ramayana. Follow Rama, the Prince of Fire, and his friends as they defeat the Demon King of Lanka and restore light to the world. Older elementary school kids will love the Fire Prince‘s dramatic story and vivid illustrations. ~ primary school

lights, camera, diwali! by amita roy shah

dia receives a camera as a diwali gift and uses it to capture the holiday. she takes family photos of her decorating clay lamps, creating unique rangoli designs, making sweets calledladoos, setting off firecrackers, and more. lights, camera, diwali teaches children about the festival of lights from a girl’s perspective. ~ primary school

lights for gita (the gita series) by rachna gilmore

gita’s family recently emigrated from india. Although she misses his family and friends, she has already made some friends in her new home. today she is looking forward to her favorite holiday: diwali, a festival of lights with fireworks, laughter and the exchange of sweets. But Gita’s plans soon fall apart and she feels homesick and sad. lights for gita is a moving story about family, grief and change. ~ primary school

diwali, the festival of lights (shalu) by nick sharma

When Shalu leaves the library, it’s dark and she can’t remember the way home. As he walks down a dark street, he freaks out, until he sees a light in the distance. Featuring cartoon-style illustrations, Diwali, the Festival of Lights follows Shalu as he learns about Diwali and how to stay safe. includes activities. ~ primary school

holidays around the world: celebrate diwali: with sweets, lights and fireworks by deborah heiligman

This stunning book from National Geographic invites young readers on a global tour to visit Diwali celebrations around the world. With dynamic photos and animated text, Celebrate Diwali brings the traditions, food, and rituals of the holiday to life. includes recipes, a glossary, a card game, a map, a resource list of books and websites, and a note to parents and teachers. ~ primary school

diwali: festival of lights by rina singh

rina singh, critically acclaimed author, explores the diwali traditions of hindus, sikhs, and jains. Spiced with festive recipes and enriched with personal stories and vibrant photography, Diwali: Festival of Lights takes older elementary school children on a fascinating journey to see how the festival of lights is celebrated around the world. the world. ~ primary school