Leela's Diwali Celebration
Author
Gowri Nat
Illustrator
Vikrant Singh
Published
10/5/2017
Age Groups
Pre-K / Kindergarten (3-5)
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Gowri Nat
Illustrator
Vikrant Singh
Published
10/5/2017
Age Groups
Pre-K / Kindergarten (3-5)
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Gowri Nat
Illustrator
Vikrant Singh
Published
10/5/2017
Age Groups
Pre-K / Kindergarten (3-5)
Early Elementary (5-8)
Summary of Book
It's almost Diwali - the festival of lights! Leela and her family are visiting India to celebrate Diwali with her grandparents. While Leela was thrilled to visit her grandparents, she was also sad about missing her friends in Seattle. This was going to be her first time celebrating Diwali in India. Will she be able to make new friends in India and learn the story behind Diwali? Come, ride along with her as she begins her journey from Seattle to Chennai, immersing herself in India's culture and lifestyle. Join her to celebrate Diwali in India!
Author Biography
Gowri Nat is a Mom's Choice awards Gold Medal winner for her book - Little Jessie's Beach Fun, a trilingual children's picture book in English, Spanish, and American sign Language. She was born in Chennai, a quiet, peaceful coastal city in South India. She spent many years in the accounting field, immigrated to the United States, and as a mother of two, found that spending time with children gave her immense joy. Her love for books and reading, along with her passion for child development, led her to become a children's author. She currently resides in Seattle, Washington, with her husband and two children.