Monthly Bucket: Today is the Festival of Lights! πŸͺ”


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When you write a newsletter about Indian culture on the first day of every month, it's rare to publish on the exact day of India's most well known festival.
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Today is Diwali.
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The next time Diwali falls on November 1st will be in 2043.
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So, how's that for auspicious timing?
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Here's wishing you a joyful season of light, laughter, & love.
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-Kabir & Sue

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​Monthly Bucket - November
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πŸ“š Books

  • ​It's Diwali​
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    By Kabir & Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan)
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    Count up to ten and back down again to the tune of β€œOne, Two, Buckle My Shoe” while learning about the traditions that make Diwali a fun-filled festival. Enjoy our animated video.
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  • ​I Speak Up​
    By Cheri J. Meiner (Illustrated by Penny Weber)​
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    Through simple text and engaging, realistic illustrations, young children learn when, why, and how to speak up: in order to share feelings, wants, and interests; to say thank you and ask for help; and to offer kind words and feel a sense of belonging.
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  • ​Home Is Window​
    By Stephanie Parsley Ledyard (Illustrated by Chris Sasaki)​
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    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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πŸ“… Calendar​
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  • November 1 - TODAY! - Diwali​
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'Tis the season!
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