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Maya's Holi

by Thrity Umrigar

A family celebration of Holi

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A family celebration of Holi

Maya’s visit to her grandparents in India gives this story a child’s-eye introduction to Holi. A special breakfast, colorful clothes, songs and clouds of colored powder bring the celebration into view, while the holiday’s ideas of hope, forgiveness and love remain with Maya after she returns to America. Informative back matter adds context about Holi’s history and traditions, extending the story beyond the family’s day of celebration.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers learning about Holi and Hindu traditions
  • Children interested in stories about family visits and cultural celebrations
  • Families seeking an illustrated introduction to Holi’s history and traditions

Themes

Holi and Hindu traditionsFamily and cultural connectionHope, forgiveness and fresh startsCelebrating spring

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Book overview

Celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, sharing, and love with Maya as she visits her grandparents in India for the spring jubilee.

 

Maya loves visiting her grandparents in India, and this year is extra special because she is celebrating Holi with them. Maya and her family start the magical day by eating a special breakfast, including rasgulla dumplings and glasses of mango lassi. They put on colorful clothing and join the celebration out in the streets. The air fills with joyful songs and clouds of blue, red, and purple powder. On this special vacation, Maya can feel the magic of Holi.

When Maya returns to America, she carries the exhilarating energy of Holi with her. The spirit of the holiday -- hope and forgiveness and love -- keeps her warm.

Marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, Holi takes place on March 14, 2025. It offers people the opportunity to begin anew -- to have a fresh start. Thrity Umrigar's heartfelt text and Kamala Nair's richly colorful, exuberant illustrations fill the pages with happiness and joy. Informative back matter will teach readers about the history and traditions of Holi.

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