The Story of Diwali by Katie Daynes
Every year, bright lights, family gatherings and street parades mark the spectacular festival of Diwali. But how did the festival begin? And who celebrates it today? The story of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, from its beginnings in Hindu and Sikh tradition to how it is celebrated today. The Usborne Reading Programme has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Young Reading Series 2 is designed for children growing in reading confidence and ability. With internet links to recommended websites to find out more.
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Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780746096765 |
| ISBN 10 | 0746096763 |
| Title | The Story of Diwali |
| Author | Katie Daynes |
| Series | Young Reading Series 2 |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-08-29 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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