Binny's class is learning about different holiday traditions, and today it is time for Binny to share the story of her favorite holiday, Diwali, the Festival of Lights--and she even has some special treats to give her classmates. Includes information on the five days of Diwali, what it commemorates, and its special traditions.

See below for English description. C'est un grand jour pour Binny. Depuis quelque temps, avec ses camarades de classe, elle découvre toutes sortes de célébrations autour du monde. C'est aujourd'hui son tour de faire une présentation. Elle va parler de Diwali, le festival des lumières! Elle a hâte de mentionner les lampes à huile, les feux d'artifice et de tout ce qui constitue cette fête hindoue célébrant la bonté et l'espoir. Mais lorsque Binny se retrouve devant sa classe, elle a le trac et n'arrive pas à parler. Trouvera-t-elle le courage de faire découvrir Diwali à sa classe? Une belle histoire qui encourage à reconnaître et à apprécier les différentes célébrations du monde entier. It's a big day for Binny. Her class is learning about different celebrations, and today is her day to talk about Diwali, the Festival of Lights! She can't wait to tell her friends about the oil lamps, fireworks, and everything else that makes up the Hindu holiday that celebrates goodness and hope. But when the time comes, she feels nervous, and her mind goes blank. Will she find the courage to share this holiday with her class? A beautiful story about embracing all the different and diverse celebrations in our world. Original title: Binny's Diwali

Filled with images showing different aspects of the Diwali festival of lights, from families enjoying sparklers and gifts to scenes of Diwali sweets and temple offerings, rangoli patterns and diya lamps. Just brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an uplifting array of vivid colours. A mess-free way to keep children busy. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

See below for English description. Ariana se prépare pour le plus beau Diwali. Cette année, elle veut rendre la fête vraiment spéciale, et pour cela, elle planifie de préparer de délicieuses sucreries, d'orner la maison de divas et de gagner le concours de rangolis. Mais il y a un problème : son petit frère super énervant! Il gâche toujours tout et ses parents ne font rien pour l'en empêcher. Trouvera-t-elle le moyen de rendre cette fête vraiment spéciale? Un album illustré charmant qui résume la beauté de Diwali tout en enseignant aux enfants la tolérance et la patience. Ariana is getting ready to have the best Diwali ever. She plans to make this year extra special by making treats, decorating the house with divas, and winning the rangoli competition. There's only one thing getting in her way: her pesky little brother! He's always ruining things and her parents won't do anything about it. Will she find a way to still enjoy this special festival? A charming picture book that encapsulates the beauty of Diwali while teaching kids about tolerance and patience.