Lights, Camera, Diwali!
Lights, Camera, Diwali! by Amita Roy Shah is a children’s book published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on June 12, 2016. This 32-page edition is written in English and offers an engaging narrative that helps children understand the significance of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. The story follows Dia, who receives a camera as a Diwali gift and uses it to document her family’s celebrations, including decorating clay lamps and preparing traditional sweets.
Through Dia’s experiences, readers will discover the various rituals associated with Diwali, as well as the story of Prince Rama, who symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness. The book presents a vivid portrayal of how Indian-American families celebrate this important holiday, making it a valuable resource for children to learn about cultural traditions and the meaning behind the festivities.
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Light, Camera, Diwali! helps children gain a better understanding of Diwali, the Indian festivals of lights. Through this engaging story, children learn how Indian-American families celebrate Diwali in their homes. Dia receives a camera as a Diwali gift and uses it to capture her memories of this special day. She takes photos of her family decorating clay lamps, creating unique rangoli designs, preparing sweets called ladoos, setting off firecrackers and more! This captivating story also helps children learn why Diwali is celebrated. While Dia explores the rituals of Diwali with her camera, children learn about a Prince named Rama who was exiled into a forest for 14 years. After fighting off a demon, he is welcomed back into his city with a “row of lights.” Children learn about how Diwali teaches us that light will overcome darkness and good will conquer evil.
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