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
Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries
This is your list in printable form. Simply print this page using your browser's print command.

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.

Drag items up and down to your preferred order then select the "Save Order" button.
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...
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...
Happy Diwali!
Mathur, Sanyukta
Paper Book
A radiant picture book celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. For readers who enjoy the Celebrate the World board books. This joyful family story follows a little girl from dawn to dusk as she draws rangolis to welcome guests, prepares food with her family...
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, 1980-
Paper Book
Peek into the magic of Diwali in this heartwarming celebration of sibling love and sharing holidays together! The Festival of Lights is nearly here! Join Ariana and her family during their spectacular celebration of Diwali. Ariana can't wait to participate in all of her...
Diwali : [online electronic book] 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 : 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...
Find this list online: https://librarian.syndetics.com/syndeticsunbound/lp/855.1219/list/6550

Library staff! You can create and contribute to lists. Contact your catalog administrator or log in here.