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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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...
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...
Sweet Diwali
Jerath, Harshita
Paper Book
Join a young girl and her dog in this Step 2 reader as they joyfully prepare to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights! Perfect for readers ages 4-6. Raina is excited to celebrate Diwali, a Hindu holiday that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Along with her...
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...
A holly jolly Diwali.
Lalli, Sonya
Paper Book
"Lalli's prose is deft,her characters are delightful and her book is the just-right holiday romance."--USA Today One type-A data analyst discovers her free-spirited side on an impulsive journey from bustling Mumbai to the gorgeous beaches of Goa and finds love waiting for her...
A holly jolly Diwali
Lalli, Sonya
Paper Book
"Lalli's prose is deft,her characters are delightful and her book is the just-right holiday romance."--USA Today One type-A data analyst discovers her free-spirited side on an impulsive journey from bustling Mumbai to the gorgeous beaches of Goa and finds love waiting for her...
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 : 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...
Light Within You.
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Paper Book
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A celebration of family love and the light we share with the world. Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she'll get to spend time with Nani, her beloved grandma, who...

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