A beautiful picture book that is a must for all EYFS and KS1 classrooms. An excellent starting point for introducing the festival of Diwali.
What an absolutely beautiful picture book! The stunning illustrations coupled with beautiful verse are a perfect introduction to the festival of Diwali. The information provided at the back of the book about the history of Diwali (including the significance for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains) and the glossary are excellent additions that help to contextualise this important festival. The concept of explaining Diwali through counting the lamps is a lovely idea to engage younger readers and the illustrations and accessible language that introduce key vocabulary related to this festival provide a excellent prompt for discussions, both for teaching inference and also exploring the different aspects of this festival. This book is a must for all EYFS and KS1 classrooms to support teaching of religious education.