Holi, Rebecca Pettiford
Holi, Rebecca Pettiford
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Holi

Author: Rebecca Pettiford

Series: Festivals

Narrator: Dana Flemming

Unabridged: 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Jump!

Published: 01/01/2017


Synopsis

In Holi, early readers will learn about this Hindu festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration.

A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Holi, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Holi online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Holi also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Holi is part of Jump!’s Festivals series.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Thomas on June 28, 2014

Holi is one of the festivals not celebrated by Hindus in Bali. Once, I had even thought that Holi is just an Indian abbreviation for "Holiday". Hence, I am unfamiliar with it. Here are a few things I've learned about Holi: 1. It is celebrated on full moon in March 2. The name Holi is taken from a wick......more

Goodreads review by Camille on October 24, 2017

Holi is an informational text discussing the holiday of Holi and how it is celebrated. Holi is a Hindu holiday. I love this book because it is very important to teach students at young age why it is a very festive holiday. This book allows the students to get an understanding of what is done in the......more

Goodreads review by Ji on October 17, 2013

This is an informational non-fiction book. The book says that Holi is a Hindu holiday and describes when Holi is celebrated and how it has started. The Holi is started from the Hindu story when a wicked princess named Holika tried to kill her good nephew, but he did not get burned on a bonfire becau......more

Goodreads review by Renee on November 05, 2013

Holi is an information children’s book about the spring Hindu festival called Holi. The book is a source of information about customs and rituals regarding the celebration, Holi. From a Literacy stand point this book is a wonderful text-to-world resource to introduce traditional customs of the India......more

Goodreads review by Angela on August 20, 2010

This series is a good full-color introduction for children having questions about other faiths: "Why do they___?" It focuses both on the activities associated with a holiday, and on the basic spiritual context for the celebration.......more