Diwali

A list of children's books about Diwali, the festival of lights. This holiday is celebrated by many festivities including fireworks, feasts and the lighting of small oil lamps called diyas.

Updated October 10, 2025
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Binny's Diwali.
Umrigar, Thrity N.
Paper Book
Binny woke up happy but nervous. It was her day to share about Diwali, the Festival of Lights!Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the words.Taking a deep breath, she tells her classmates about the fireworks that burst like stars in the...
Diwali : festival of lights /
Singh, Rina, 1955-
Paper Book
During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression. Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually light will prevail over...
Diwali.
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Paper Book
Celebrate Diwali with this delightful baby board book teaching little ones all about the popular festival of light. Bold, brightly colored pictures, and short and snappy text is a fantastic way to discover Diwali together in this delightful book! From the shining diya lamps that...
It's Diwali!
Sehgal, Surishtha
Paper Book
Count along in celebration of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, in this luminous picture book from bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha and Kabir Sehgal. Count up to ten and back down again to the tune of "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe" while learning about the traditions that...
Archie celebrates Diwali.
Ruths, Mitali Banerjee
Paper Book
It's Archie's favorite holiday-Diwali. And this year she gets to share it with her friends and introduce them to the festival of lights! Archana loves her family's annual Diwali (deh-vah-lee) party, and this year she gets to share it with all her friends from school. She helps...
Deepak's Diwali = Dipaka ki dibali /
Karwal, Divya.
Paper Book
Diwali lights.
Singh, Rina, 1955-
Paper Book
Every year in October or November people come together to celebrate Diwali. Diwali is the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. The stories woven into the festival of Diwali celebrate the victory of good over evil and light over darkness, and people celebrate this festival of...
Garland Of Lights: A Diwali Story
Soundar, Chitra.
Paper Book
One lamp welcomes the goddess of wealth. She blesses all with wisdom and health. Feasts. Fireworks. Fun with family and friends. Shine a light on the magical moments that make up Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in this warm and dazzling storybook.
My Diwali light.
Mirchandani, Raakhee
Paper Book
This charming and colorful Diwali story about a girl sharing her favorite holiday with her family, friends, and neighbors is a love letter to community, immigrant culture, and the festival of lights. Devi loves the Diwali season. It's a time to wear her favorite red...
The best Diwali ever
Shah, Sonali
Paper Book
Peek into the magic of Diwali in this heart-warming picture book about Diwali, siblings and how very special this celebration can be. This year, Ariana has plans to make Diwali an extra special celebration, with yummy sweets, divas around the house, pretty clothes, fireworks and... the...
Shubh Diwali!
Chitra Soundar.
Paper Book
WSRA Children's Literature: Picture This 2021 Recommendation List The festival of lights is here--time to celebrate the New Year! Diwali has arrived! Rangoli art decorates the floor, and strings of flowers hang around the doors. Now it's time...
Shubh Diwali!
Soundar, Chitra
Paper Book
WSRA Children's Literature: Picture This 2021 Recommendation List The festival of lights is here--time to celebrate the New Year! Diwali has arrived! Rangoli art decorates the floor, and strings of flowers hang around the doors. Now it's time...
Diwali : festival of lights
Singh, Rina
Paper Book
During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression. Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually light will prevail over...
Diwali /
Eliot, Hannah
Paper Book
Learn all about the traditions of Diwali with this third book in the delightful board book series Celebrate the World, which highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe. Each autumn we gather with our friends and family and light our brightest lanterns. It's time...
Diwali : festival of lights /
Singh, Rina, 1955-
Paper Book
During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression. Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually light will prevail over...

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