Fallidays
'Twas the night before Diwali
Wadhwani, Zenia, author.
2020
On the eve of Diwali, the jalebis, chum chums and gulab jamuns are piled high! But who is the surprise guest that shows up? And where, oh where, are the mithai? Enjoy this South Asian rendition of a familiar holiday poem and the introduction of a new character to the much celebrated festival of lights, Diwali.
Celebrations around the world
2019
Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from a huge range of countries and continents. Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and munch on Mid-Autumn mooncakes in China. Discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and how the world's biggest tomato fight, La Tomatina in Spain, gets cleaned up! Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford's beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging factual writing introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions. It's time to celebrate!
Here comes Halloween! : a lift-the-flap book
Froeb, Lori, author
2022
"Lift the flaps and what will you find? Some tricks, some treats, and tons of fun! Baby can enter a world of vocabulary learning with a simple lift of a flap in this spooky, silly, oversized board book. Themed to Halloween, your little one can learn all about this exciting holiday and explore the connections between objects and the words that describe them with help from their favorite Disney characters! With cute, silly illustrations and fun flaps, this book is sure to become one of Baby's favorites!"-- Provided by publisher.
A holly jolly Diwali : a novel
Lalli, Sonya, author
2021
"One type-A data analyst discovers her free-spirited side on an impulsive journey from bustling Mumbai to the gorgeous beaches of Goa and finds love waiting for her on Christmas morning. Despite her love for music and art, she became an analyst for the stability. She's always stuck close to home, in case her family needed her. And she's always dated guys that seem good on paper, rather than the ones who give her butterflies. When she's laid off, Niki realizes that being practical hasn't exactly paid off for her. So, for the first time ever, she throws caution to the wind and books a last-minute flight for her friend Diya's wedding. Niki arrives in India just in time to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, where she meets London musician Sameer Mukherji. At the wedding, the champagne flows and their flirtatious banter makes it clear that the attraction is mutual. When Niki and Sam join Diya, her husband, and their friends on a group honeymoon, their connection grows deeper. Free-spirited Sam helps Niki get in touch with her passionate and creative side, and with her Indian roots."--Provided by publisher.
I know an old lady who swallowed a pie
Jackson, Alison.
1997
The old lady who comes for Thanksgiving dinner has brought a mouthwatering pie... and a monstrous appetite!
Lighting a lamp : a Diwali story
Zucker, Jonny.
2004
An introduction to the Hindu festival of Diwali.
Shubh Diwali!
Soundar, Chitra.
Diwali has arrived. Rangoli art decorates the floor and strings of flowers hang around the doors. Now it's time to ring the bells, light the lamps, and welcome the new year with family and friends. An introduction to the Hindu festival of lights.
Sound the shofar! : a story for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Kimmelman, Leslie
1998
Uncle Jake gets to blow the shofar twice within ten days, as the family celebrates first Rosh Hashanah and then Yom Kippur.
Vegetables in Halloween costumes
Chapman, Jared
2020
"It's Halloween! All the vegetables are excited to dress up for Carrot's Halloween party. There are spooky costumes and scary costumes. Costumes for feeling fancy and costumes for feeling goofy. But which costume should Carrot wear? Ding-dong! All her friends are here, but Carrot's still in her underwear--oh no! At the very last second, which costume will she grab? This next board book in the Vegetables series celebrates the silliness and fun of dressing up all year round and delivers lots of laughs."-- Provided by publisher.
Yours cruelly, Elvira : memoirs of the mistress of the dark
Elvira, 1951-, author
2021
The woman behind the icon known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, the undisputed Queen of Halloween, reveals her full story, filled with intimate bombshells, told by the bombshell herself. Cassandra doesn't shy away from revealing exactly who she is and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. Always original and sometimes outrageous, her story is loaded with twists, travails, revelry, and downright shocking experiences.