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.
- 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
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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 book opens with the story of Diwali, told 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the story of Rama and Sita in the book?
Yes. It opens the book, told on one page 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 Ayodhya lit up at night.
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.