Diwali (Rookie Read-About Holidays: Previous Editions)

by Trudi Strain Trueit

Overview

An introduction to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa for the youngest readers.

This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to Diwali. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an in-depth look at the reason behind Diwali, and how people of the Hindu and Sikh religions traditionally celebrate it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531118351
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2006
Series:	Rookie Read-About Holidays Series
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.87(w) x 7.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	600L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

About the Author

Trudi Trueit knew she'd found her life's passion after writing (and directing) her first play in fourth grade. Since then, she's been a newspaper journalist,television news reporter anchor, media specialist, and freelance writer, and is now a children's book author. She has published more than forty fiction and non fiction titles for young readers. Trudi lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband Bill. Visit her website at www.truditrueit.com.