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...
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...
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...
Garland of Lights : A Diwali Story
Soundar, Chitra
Paper Book
One lamp welcomes the goddess of wealth. She blesses all with wisdom and health. Two lamps to thank the sun and the moon. They give us life, light and good fortune. Come along as we celebrate the magical moments that make up Diwali, the...
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...
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! [online electronic book]
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...
A holly jolly Diwali.
Lalli, Sonya
Paper Book
Niki has always been practical. Despite her love for music and art, she became an analyst. She's always dated guys that seem good on paper, rather than the ones who give her butterflies. When she's laid off, Niki is impulsive for the first time ever and books a last-minute flight for her friend's...
A holly jolly Diwali. [online electronic book]
Lalli, Sonya
Paper Book
Niki has always been practical. Despite her love for music and art, she became an analyst. She's always dated guys that seem good on paper, rather than the ones who give her butterflies. When she's laid off, Niki is impulsive for the first time ever and books a last-minute flight for her friend's...
Diwali : a festival of lights
Yasuda, Anita.
Paper Book
Celebrate Diwali and learn about all of its traditions with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book. Join in the fun and celebrate Diwali, a festival of lights! This Little Golden Book is a great read-aloud for families getting ready to enjoy the holiday, as well as for...
Light Within You.
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Paper Book
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 she hasn't seen since her family moved from India. Now India is 7,850...

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