by Lisa Bruce (Author), KatjaBandlow (Illustrator)
It's a stormy night and Jaya and her mum are waiting for Dad to come home to begin their Divali celebrations. As they wait, Mum tells Jaya the story of Rama and Sita, upon which their New Year's celebrations are based. Together they make the rangoli patterns, get dressed in special new clothes, and light the divas that will chase the darkness away. And, like the people of Ayodhya, Jaya waits expectantly for her father's safe return.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 48
Publisher: Red Fox
Published: 04 Sep 2003
ISBN 10: 0099439395
ISBN 13: 9780099439394
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: A celebration of family and folklore.