Publisher Description

Age range 3 to 9 Will Gauri's anger prevent her from enjoying the Holi festivities with her family?Gauri is excited to splash colours on everyone for Holi. But when she doesn't get her favourite colour, Gauri gets mad. Will she find a way to overcome her anger and join in the festivities?

Author Biography

Chitra Soundar is an active supporter of reading for pleasure and inclusivity in publishing. Born in India, she now lives in London. She has over thirty books in print worldwide.Darshika Varma holds a BFA in applied arts. She was born and raised in Mumbai. When not illustrating, she can usually be found curled up with a book.

Review

"Brilliant pink, jade, purple, green, red, and yellow saturate every page. Just as intense as the colors depicted, the emotions featured--love, anger, forgiveness, joy--vividly shine."--School Library Journal
"Soundar's clear, concise text provides an excellent introduction to Holi and its significance, as well as a beautiful story about love and forgiveness, making it a great choice for reading alone or sharing with family."--Booklist
"The book's illustrations are beautifully textured and artfully designed."--Kirkus Reviews

Long Description

"Soundar's clear, concise text provides an excellent introduction to Holi and its significance, as well as a beautiful story about love and forgiveness, making it a great choice for reading alone or sharing with family."--Booklist Celebrate the Hindu festival of colors. Gauri is excited to splash colors on everyone for Holi. But when she doesn't get her favorite color, Gauri gets mad. Will she find a way to overcome her anger and join in the festivities?

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"The book's illustrations are beautifully textured and artfully designed."--School Library Journal

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