In "Shubh Diwali!" by Charlene Chua, young readers are introduced to the vibrant celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Through the eyes of a child, the story unfolds the excitement of preparing for the festival—decorating the home, creating colorful rangoli designs, and cooking traditional sweets. As the family gathers to light diyas and share joy, the book beautifully captures the spirit of togetherness, gratitude, and the triumph of light over darkness. Richly illustrated and filled with cultural significance, "Shubh Diwali!" serves as a delightful introduction to this cherished holiday for children and families alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 5-6 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Albert Whitman & Company .

Charlene Chua draws many things, from baos to dragons to, literally, the kitchen sink. When she is not drawing, she enjoys playing or talking to her cats (they listen politely, most of the time). Charlene grew up in Singapore and now lives in Canada. Her favorite bao are "char siu" bao! Chitra Soundar was born in India, has lived in Singpore and now makes her home in London. Her primary interest is in writing picture books and books for early and emergent readers. She enjoys retelling funny folktales from around the world, especially from India.