Divali
Divali by Robyn Hardyman is an illustrated edition published by Hachette Children’s Group on September 27, 2016. This 32-page book provides an engaging exploration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, celebrated over five days with various activities and foods. It delves into the history and significance of the festival, showcasing how people around the world decorate their homes with lights and rangoli patterns. The book also features six simple origami projects, making it a hands-on resource for children interested in both the cultural aspects of Diwali and creative crafts.
Readers will find that Divali not only presents the traditions associated with the festival but also encourages participation through accessible origami activities. Each project is explained with step-by-step illustrations, allowing children to create decorations that can be used for the festival or as gifts. This book is part of the Origami Festivals series, which highlights various religious celebrations through art and craft, making it an interactive and educational experience for children aged 9 and above.
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Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated for five days with various activities and food. This book explores the festival and the story behind it and features six simple origami projects for your own festive fun! The book shows how people around the world decorate their homes with lights and rangoli patterns, and how they end the Diwali celebration with a special day for brothers and sisters. Attractively designed, its simple text and wonderful full-colour photos make this an essential book for children celebrating or learning about the festival. The origami activities are accessible to all and are explained with step-by-step illustrations. Your fantastic creations can be used as decorations for the festival, for presents, to impress your teacher for a Diwali school project or simply to wow your friends!
The book is part of the Origami Festivals series, which bring religious festivals, including Divali, Easter, Christmas and Chinese New Year to life through origami art. Each festival is examined in detail, from its history to its significance today and the manner in which people worldwide celebrate it. Origami craft activities engage the reader in each festival and add a fun art and design element to the series. A religious and interactive craft series for children aged 9+.
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