Happy Diwali! Juvenile Fiction Social Themes - Values & Virtues Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism Politics & Government Rita's attempts to solve the

Rita's attempts to solve the mysteries which are threatening her are set in the multicultural context of her home town

and so she does

so plants could be reborn in the spring

If Pyrrhia’s dragons need her

Happy Diwali! Juvenile Fiction Social Themes - Values & Virtues Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism Politics & Government Rita's attempts to solve theA 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 including pani puri and chana masala, dresses up in colorful clothing, participates in the puja, and lights the diyas in honor of Diwali: the Hindu festival of lights. Excitement,