Binny's Diwali by Umrigar, Thrity

Binny woke up happy but nervous. It was her day to share about Diwali, the Festival of Lights

Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the words.Taking a deep breath, she tells her classmates about the fireworks that burst like stars in the night sky, leaving streaks of gold and red and green. She shares with them delicious pedas and jalebis. And she shows them clay lamps, called diyas, which look so pretty all the children ooh and aah.Featuring a heartwarming story by Thrity Umrigar, enchanting illustrations by Nidhi Chanani, and detailed information about the Hindu festival of lights, Binny's Diwali is a holiday treat.

Author: Thrity Umrigar
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 09/01/2020
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.30h x 10.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781338364484
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 510122 / Binny's Diwali


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2020
Booklist 09/01/2020 pg. 108

About the Author
Thrity Umrigar was born in Bombay, India. She is the author of Binny's Diwali (illustrated by Nidhi Chanani) and Sugar in Milk (illustrated by Khoa Le). Thrity is also the bestselling author of The Museum of Failures, Honor, The Space Between Us, and many other novels.
Nidhi Chanani likes to dream kind and creative dreams. She's the author of the graphic novel Pashmina and the bilingual board book Shubh Raatri Dost/Good Night Friend, as well as the illustrator of the picture book I Will Be Fierce. Nidhi draws and dreams in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, child, and cat. Find more of her work at everydayloveart.com.