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40 unnumbered pages
colour illustrations.
Christy Ottaviano books.
Summary: This joyful family story follows a little girl from dawn to dusk as she draws rangolis to welcome guests, prepares food with her family including pani puri and chana masala, dresses up in colourful clothing, participates in the puja, and lights the diyas in honour of Diwali: the Hindu festival of lights. Excitement, history, and traditions abound in this celebration of Diwali, complete with a glossary, and recipes for mango lassi, sukhe aloo, and puri. (Distributor)