Happy Holi! - by Chitra Soundar (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Welcome springtime and celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors with this vibrant, inviting picture book.

As cold winter goes away, it's time for spring to come and play.
See the growing moon rise slowly . . . It's only one more day till Holi!

Swirling clouds of color. Sweet gujiya dumplings. Singing and dancing in the street. During this special time of year, friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring and the triumph of goodness and love over evil. Young readers will delight in following two siblings as they enjoy all the wonderful traditions and treats Holi has to offer--baking and bonfires, stories and sweets and, of course, a wild day of fun where people shower one another in brightly colored powders!

With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift to share for Holi, one of the world's biggest and brightest holidays.

Review Quotes

"A lyrical, ebullient introduction to an important Hindu holiday. Joyful, comprehensive, and poetic." --Kirkus Reviews

"A charming celebration of a joyful Hindu holiday." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Chitra Soundar is an Indian-born British writer and storyteller. She is the author of over forty books for children, including Garland of Lights, illustrated by Amberin Huq, and the award-winning picture books You're Safe With Me, You're Snug With Me, and You're Strong With Me, illustrated by Poonam Mistry. Chitra has lived in more than three countries and has published in Asia, North America and Europe. As well as writing books, she is a speaker, oral storyteller and toe-dipper in writing for the small screen. Her stories are inspired by her close-knit family, her growing up in India filled with epics and folktales, playacting and her travels around the world.
www.chitrasoundar.com

Amberin Huq is an illustration graduate from University College Falmouth. She dreams of a studio in a peaceful place by the sea, but for now, she lives and works under a massive heap of paper in her London studio. Amberin loves to create atmospheric illustrations, lively characters and has a newfound love of working in black and white. She has illustrated books for children of all ages, including Garland of Lights.
www.amberinhuq.com