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A Sea of Saris: A Story to Celebrate Diwali

by Anusuya Hinduja

A family’s Diwali preparations

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A family’s Diwali preparations

Jiaan and Avya help prepare for a Diwali party, watching their parents dress for the celebration in a sari and jewelry and a kurta. The preparations provide a child’s-eye entry into Indian family traditions and heritage. A glossary at the back covers Diwali and Hindu culture, adding reference material to the story. The book brings together a holiday gathering, family customs, and cultural learning in a format intended for young readers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in stories about Diwali and holiday celebrations
  • Young readers exploring Indian family traditions and Hindu culture
  • Families or educators seeking a story with a cultural glossary

Themes

DiwaliFamily traditionsIndian heritageCultural learning

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Book overview

It's Diwali, and Jiaan and Avya are helping their parents get ready for a big party.

As they delight in watching their mother put on her special sari and jewelry and their father don his kurta, they start to learn all about their Indian family traditions and heritage. This magical story, with a glossary about Diwali and the Hindu culture in the back matter, will delight readers interested in different cultures.

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