  | Sweet Diwali (Step Into Reading. Step 2) Author: Jerath, Harshita | |
| Price: $15.49 | ||
Summary:
Raina and her sweet-toothed dog, Lion, celebrate Diwali by decorating their home, creating rangoli designs, and sharing sweet treats.
| Illustrator: | Ladi, Geeta |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (07/26/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 07/26/2024 PreS-Gr 1—A day in the life of a girl and her dog includes a special element: This day happens to be Diwali. For readers unaware of this festival of lights, the book is both a leveled reader and a serviceable introduction to the celebration. Choosing light over darkness, the theme of the holiday, is reinforced by the bright, cheerful illustrations and the warmth of the relationship between Raina and her best pal, Lion. The story line is slight, with Lion overeating and Raina nursing him back to health. However, the abundance of vocabulary surrounding Diwali will satisfy children familiar with these cultural traditions and broaden the understanding of others. A pronunciation guide is included, though a glossary is not. Most terms are nicely supported by context or picture clues. VERDICT Purchase where there is a need for introductory readers or holiday resources for the younger crowd.—Gloria Koster - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
