Holi Colors

Holi Colors

  • By: Rina Singh
  • Pages:24
  • Publisher:Orca Book Publishers
  • Themes:religious festival, Hindu baby books, learning about holidays, festival of color, celebration of love
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  • Available:02/13/2018
  • Age Groups:Baby Board Book
  • Lexile:AD390L
Board Book
9781459818491
$10.95
Ebook
9781459820463 LICENSE OPTIONS
$9.99
Ebook
9781459818514 LICENSE OPTIONS
$8.99

Experience Holi with every color of the rainbow!

This Hindu celebration known as the festival of colors and the festival of love signifies the end of winter, the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. A time to laugh, play, visit friends and get messy! Little ones will love exploring the colors of Holi through the vibrant photographs and Singh's playful rhymes in this brilliant concept book.

By the author of Diwali (Orca Origins), which has been called "an exceptionally valuable resource" by Kirkus Reviews and "a standout volume" by School Library Journal.

★ "[A] tender tribute to the Hindu holiday of Holi…A joyful hybrid of concept book, holiday title, and portrait of familial love."
– Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A wonderful cultural connection for children who are Hindu and who will recognize themselves in the pages. A unique color book that goes beyond teaching about color to celebrate and teach about a Hindu celebration."
– School Library Journal
"Scenes exude warmth and delight…Holi Colors is an engaging and visually appealing board book. It is a highly recommended addition to all library collections serving our youngest readers."
– Resource Links
★ "Singh celebrates Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and love, and highlights six colors in this vibrant, playful board book…The sheer joy of the event comes through on nearly every page…Communicating the universal concept of color within the specific celebration of Holi, this gem deserves a place in every child's book bag."
– Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"The rhyming is catchy and will make the book easy to read again and again…a perfectly written introduction to the holiday."
– Kiss the Book blog
CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens   | 2018  |  Commended
Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books for Babies & Toddlers   | 2018  |  Commended
Children’s Book Council & National Council for Social Studies Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People   | 2019  |  Commended
Telling Tales Reading List   | 2018  |  Commended

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