A celebration of colours, culture and connection ... For children who have been raised in the diaspora especially South Asian children, this text is not just an ordinary picture book but rather an invaluable connection to their roots ... This publication from Bloomsbury Childrens Books is one of the growing recognitions of the urgent need for different stories in childrens literature. * News India Times * From cover to cover, the book is a burst of colour and a celebration of Hindu culture. From the intricately patterned endpapers, the rhyming text, its playful arrangement on the page, and the kaleidoscopic spectrum of hues, this is a visual feast of a book. * Children's Books Ireland * A lyrical, ebullient introduction to an important Hindu holiday. Joyful, comprehensive, and poetic. * Kirkus * A charming celebration of a joyful Hindu holiday. * School Library Journal Reviews * Vibrant illustrations fill every page with colour and life, making the book a visual treat. This is a book which will be shared again and again. * Through the Bookshelf * Two siblings enjoy the sweet treats, bonfires, stories and, of course, the colours that are part of the festival of Holi in this informative yet factual picture book * The Bookseller *
