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Coloring book, ages 4 to 8

Diwali Coloring Book

For Kids Ages 4-8: 40 Big and Easy Rangoli, Diya, Kite and Lantern Pages with the Story of Rama and Sita

Diyas, rangoli, kites and lanterns, with the story of Rama and Sita.

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  • 86-page paperback, 8.5 x 11 inches
  • Ages 4 to 8
  • The story of Rama and Sita, then 40 pictures
  • Big bold outlines with plenty of room
  • Every picture on its own sheet, nothing printed on the back

A look inside

Lighting the Diyas
Lighting the Diyas
Kite on the Rooftop
Kite on the Rooftop
Festival Elephant
Festival Elephant
Inside Diwali Coloring Book
Inside Diwali Coloring Book

Who it's for

Children aged 4 to 8, and every family that wants the festival to feel as bright at the kitchen table as it does outside. It suits families who celebrate Diwali every year, children learning about it at school, and grandparents who want to share the story with grandchildren who live far away.

The title page shows Rama and Sita riding home in their chariot to a lit-up Ayodhya, and the next page tells the story of Diwali simply for young children: Rama, Sita, Hanuman and the lamps of Ayodhya. After that come 40 pictures of the festival and the story. If your child asks why we light the lamps, here is the story told for children.

Inside the book

After the story of Rama and Sita, these 40 pictures, each with its name printed underneath:

  • Lighting the Diyas
  • Kite on the Rooftop
  • Diwali Rangoli
  • Festival Elephant
  • Proud Peacock
  • Sweets for Everyone
  • Sparkler Night
  • Fireworks over the River
  • The Palace Gate
  • Lotus Pond
  • Making Rangoli
  • Hanging the Lantern
  • Row of Diyas
  • The Sweet Shop
  • Diwali Dance
  • Carrying the Light
  • Hanuman Flies
  • Cow and Calf
  • Diwali Market
  • Flower Rangoli
  • Grandma's Story
  • Temple at Night
  • Monkey and Squirrel
  • Rocket Firework
  • Welcome Home
  • Diwali Gifts
  • The Brass Lamp
  • Village Evening
  • Painting Diyas
  • Home in the Forest
  • Sita in the Garden
  • Kites in the Tree
  • Jalebi Time
  • Peacock Rangoli
  • Fountain of Sparks
  • Watching Fireworks
  • Ayodhya Lit Up
  • Lotus Rangoli
  • The School Play
  • Goodnight Diya

How to use it

  • Tell the story while they color. Read the opening pages together, then let your child pick the picture that matches the part of the story they liked best.
  • Save the rangoli pages for the week of Diwali. Five of the pictures are rangoli designs. Coloring them is good practice for a real rangoli at the door, and our rangoli guide for kids shows how to start one with dots.
  • Hang them up. Every picture is printed on one side only, so a finished page can be torn out and taped to a window or a door without spoiling the next one.
  • Crayons, pencils and markers all work. The shapes are big and the lines are thick, so there is room to color without going over the edges.

How it compares

Diwali books for young children include short festival stories and coloring collections featuring lamps, rangoli and festive symbols. This one puts the two together. The story of Rama and Sita comes first, told simply for young children, then 40 pictures to color, from diyas and kites to Hanuman flying and Sita in the garden. Each picture has its own sheet with a blank back, so a finished picture can be cut out without losing another. That, with six opening pages including the story, is why the book runs to 86 pages.

Frequently asked questions

Is the story of Rama and Sita in the book?

Yes. The title page shows Rama and Sita riding home to Ayodhya, and the story follows on one page, told for young children. The 40 pictures that follow show the festival and the story: diyas, rangoli, kites, lanterns and sweets, Sita in the garden, Hanuman flying, Welcome Home and a city lit up for Diwali.

What age is it for?

Ages 4 to 8. The pictures are big and simple, made for small hands.

Is it only for Hindu families?

It is for anyone who celebrates Diwali or wants to learn about it. The pictures show the festival as families enjoy it at home: lamps, sweets, gifts, rangoli and fireworks.

How big are the pages?

8.5 x 11 inches, 86 pages in all, printed on white paper with a glossy cover.

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