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My Holi: Colors of Cheer

ISBN: ‎9781953384256
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Priya Kumari & Komal Garg
Illustrator: Abhilasha Khatri
Pages: 28
Trim: 10 x 10 inches
Published: 10/01/2022

Behind the happy chaos of the Festival of Colors in India lie stories from a rich history of the triumph of good over evil, of gratitude and forgiveness, all shared in a family's evening of storytelling.

Leela and Aadi are excited to be in the lap of Mother Nature, the Himalayas fill their hearts with cheers of Holi. They join their grandparents for the celebration of Holi, the joyous festival of colors, and learn the source of the ritual bonfire, the vibrant colors, and stories of good overcoming evil.

There's more to the celebration of Holi in India than the riot of colors and playful chaos. Understanding the relevance of epic stories of Prahlad, Dhondha, and Putna make Aadi and Leela's Holi more meaningful. As they visit a farmer, they learn how Holi is also a celebration of thanking mother nature for giving us food. Even the differences in the ways different regions of India celebrate Holi are rooted in the value of community and harmony. My Holi gives the messages of loving one another, thanking Nature, and standing up for what is right.

Included are notes for Parents and Teachers with additional information for a well-rounded understanding of one of India's happiest holidays.

 

Priya Kumari is a multi-award-winning children's author and the founder of Eternal Tree Books, which produces mainly children's books. Her mission is to publish uplifting books created by visionary authors and artists to share stories from under-represented Indian and other Asian cultures. Celebrated personalities like Anupam Kher, Hema Malini, Sharon Salzberg, Prof Ved Nanda, and Prof Lokesh Chandra have praised her books. Her most popular book, Leaf Talks Peace: Buddha's Message of Harmony, is the first picture book to be blessed with a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Komal Garg is an entrepreneur and educator who loves to see the world through the eyes of children. She holds a degree in education and lives in Mumbai with her husband and a very inquisitive daughter who loves to chant Sanskrit shlokas.

Abhilasha Khatri is a passionate artist and illustrator based in Mumbai, who loves to tell stories through her art. An architect by profession, she is a self-taught artist who has worked with several authors, publishers, and creative startups.

 

"My Holi is a beautiful, educational and fun-filled children's book about Holi. Besides showing Holi's connection to Mother Nature and social peace, authors have even depicted the science behind Holi rituals in a very interesting and unique way to educate children about how Holi brings human well-being. This is a wonderful addition to a child's bookshelf." - Hema Malini, Indian Actor

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