Diwali is for everyone!
This holiday book helps anyone learn the traditions behind the festival of lights celebrated by a billion people worldwide.
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EASY TO READ
Designed to start a conversation.
Based on the award winning style of the popular series with 170+ titles, A Kids Book About Diwali is an inclusive introduction to one of the world's great holidays.
Inclusive Stories
Diwali is for everyone!
Diwali, the festival of lights, has been celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists across South Asia and many other countries over the past 2,500 years.
What's This Book About?
What’s This Book About?
Diwali is more than a holiday. It is a celebration of light, hope, and belonging.
This book was written to help kids and grownups better understand Diwali, the Festival of Lights, its cultural roots, traditions, and the joy it brings to millions around the world. Holidays are a time to come together. When children understand what we are celebrating and why, they feel included in that joy.
For over 2,500 years, Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs across South Asia and beyond have celebrated Diwali in their own unique ways. No two families celebrate exactly the same, and that is what makes it so beautiful.
A Kids Book About Diwali offers an inclusive and approachable introduction for every child, no matter their background. At its heart, Diwali reminds us of the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and justice over inequality. These are values worth sharing with every generation.
About the Author
Chhavi Arya Bhargava
Chhavi Arya Bhargava (she/her) wrote this book to share one of the oldest stories in the world. Diwali is a big part of her identity. When she was a kid, it was a time for family bonding, gift-giving, and eating lots of sweets. It still is!
But no one else outside of her family celebrated or even knew what Diwali was. When Chhavi got older and became a teacher, she taught kids in school all about respecting every culture and not being afraid to ask questions.
Her hope is that this book showcases some of the wonder and happiness in how families everywhere enjoy Diwali and promotes a feeling of belonging and pride among kids who already celebrate. Chhavi dreams of a future where Diwali can be recognized, appreciated, and understood by kids and grownups everywhere—no matter which holidays they celebrate.
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Free Diwali Classroom Resources
Worksheets, coloring pages and a full educator's guide, made by a former elementary teacher to go with A Kids Book About Diwali. Everything here is free to download, print and copy for your classroom, whether or not your library has the book.
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- Diwali FAQAll agesWhat Diwali is, who celebrates it, the five days, and how anyone can join in.
- Educator's GuideGr. K-6 NEWRead-aloud guide with discussion questions, vocabulary and standards.
- Guia para Educadores (Espanol)Gr. K-6 NEWThe full educator's guide in Spanish.
- Diwali TriviaGr. 2-6Twelve questions with an answer key.
Language Arts: Vocabulary | Spelling | Word Recognition | Writing
- Diwali Word SearchGr. 2-516 words, all directions. Answer key included.
- Diwali CrosswordGr. 3-6Ten interlocking words with large squares.
- Diwali Word ScrambleGr. 2-8Two sets, so younger and older students get different words.
- Diwali SpellingGr. 1-3Trace and write, on primary handwriting lines.
- Diwali Story StartersGr. 1-6Four writing prompts, two younger and two older.
- Diwali Cut and MatchGr. 1-3Match six pictures to what they mean.
Math: Number Sense | Numeration | Problem Solving | Measurement | Time | Money
- Diwali CountingGr. PreK-1Count and sort. Both counting sheets in one file.
- Diwali Word ProblemsGr. 3-5Multiplication and division at a Diwali celebration.
- Diwali Time, Money & MeasurementGr. 3-6Elapsed time, unit conversion and money. Worked answer key.
Science, Social Studies & SEL
- Cross-Curricular Worksheet PackGr. 2-8 NEW11 pages. The science of light and the new moon, mapping and timelines, and a lesson on belonging.
Art & Puzzles: Fine Motor Skills | Creativity | Focus | Symmetry
- Diwali Coloring PagesGr. PreK-6Rangoli, a large diya to decorate, design-your-own, and five Ramayana characters.
- Light the Way Home (Maze)Gr. 1-5Collect six diyas to light the path home.
Crafts
- Rangoli Scratch ArtA craft kit for making rangoli designs.
All resources are free to print and copy for classroom use. Questions, or want a class set of the book? Use the contact form below.