Happy Holi!
Celebrating the Festival of Colours
Chitra Soundar author Amberin Huq illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:13th Feb '25
Should be back in stock very soon
Grab your favourite colours and rush to join the fun in Happy Holi!, a riotously joyful picture book about one of the world's most colourful celebrations!
As cold winter goes away, it’s time for spring to come and play.
See the growing moon rise slowly . . . It’s only one more day till Holi!
Swirling clouds of colour. Sweet gujiya dumplings. Singing and dancing in the street. Discover the magical moments that make up Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, in this bright and joyful picture book.
During this very special time of year, friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring, and the triumph of goodness and love over evil. Young readers will love following two siblings as they enjoy all the wonderful traditions and treats Holi has to offer - baking and bonfires, stories and sweets and, of course, a wild day of fun where people take to the streets and shower one another in brightly coloured powders!
With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift for one of the world’s most colourful celebrations.
Also available: Garland of Lights
A celebration of colours, culture and connection ... For children who have been raised in the diaspora especially South Asian children, this text is not just an ordinary picture book but rather an invaluable connection to their roots ... This publication from Bloomsbury Children’s Books is one of the growing recognitions of the urgent need for different stories in children’s literature. * News India Times *
From cover to cover, the book is a burst of colour and a celebration of Hindu culture. From the intricately patterned endpapers, the rhyming text, its playful arrangement on the page, and the kaleidoscopic spectrum of hues, this is a visual feast of a book. * Children's Books Ireland *
A lyrical, ebullient introduction to an important Hindu holiday. Joyful, comprehensive, and poetic. * Kirkus *
A charming celebration of a joyful Hindu holiday. * School Library Journal Reviews *
Vibrant illustrations fill every page with colour and life, making the book a visual treat. This is a book which will be shared again and again. * Through the Bookshelf *
Two siblings enjoy the sweet treats, bonfires, stories and, of course, the colours that are part of the festival of Holi in this informative yet factual picture book * The Bookseller *
ISBN: 9781526642257
Dimensions: 250mm x 252mm x 4mm
Weight: 209g
32 pages