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The Story of Diwali


Young Reading

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No. of pages 64

Published: 2008

Great for age 5-8 years

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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.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Young Reading, Young Reading Series 2 .

This book has been graded for interest at 6 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

Richard Moverley is a journalist and writer. He lives in Beverley, North Yorkshire. David Dean is a very successful illustrator of children's books. He has a keen interest in India.

 

This book is in the following series:

Young Reading

Young Reading Series 2

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