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Monthly Bucket: It's Diwali πͺ
Read time: 273 words, 1 minute.
We're back, as promised.
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And we're excited...
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Our favorite holiday is almost here: Diwali is November 12.
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That means lights, love, and lots of treats. (We've got a yum recipe for you below.)
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What's your favorite holiday? Reply back and let us know.
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πͺ£Monthly Bucket - November
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βπ 3 Books
- βIt's Diwaliβ
βBy Kabir & Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan)
Count up to ten and back down again to the tune of βOne, Two, Buckle My Shoeβ while learning about the traditions that make Diwali a fun-filled festival. Enjoy our animated video.
β - βAlma and Her Family / Alma Y Su Familiaβ
By Juana Martinez-Nealβ
How much does little Alma love her family? She kisses her daddy, squeezes her mommy, laughs with her grandma, and . . . paints on her artist grandpa (such a good sport!)
β - βBeautiful Oopsβ
By Barney Saltzbergβ
It's okay to make a mistake. A mistake is an adventure in creativity, a portal to discovery. A paint smudge becomes the face of a bunny, a crumpled ball of paper turns into a lamb's fleecy coat--celebrate the oops in life.
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π¦ Extras
- βRangoli Coloring Book - 10 intricate & gorgeous designs. A rangoli reflects happiness & positivity during Diwali. With each page, youβll be part of the celebration.
β - βCoconut Burfi - Sue shares her
secretrecipe for this special Diwali treat. Milk powder, cardamom...silver?
β - βHow to celebrate Diwali with kidsβ
β - βConference Season - Why it's important to attend industry conferences (highlights from the Georgia Libraries Conference)
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Rangoli Coloring BookEmbrace the festive spirit of Diwali with our beautiful rangoli coloring book!
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Monthly children's book recommendations, teacher guides, recipes, bonus material from Kabir & Sue Sehgal, New York Times bestselling authors of 10 picture books. Join 2k subscribers.
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