Diwali in my new home by Shachi Kaushik - [Book Review]

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Book Details:

Title: Diwali in my new home

Author: Shachi Kaushik

Illustrator: Aishwarya Tandon

Genre: children's fiction

Publisher: Beaming books

Print Length: 32 pages

Source: A review copy from the author

Blurb:

Priya loves being with family and friends to watch fireworks and celebrate Diwali. But this year Priya and her parents are living in the United States, and no one seems to know about the holiday. Priya misses the traditions in India. But as she strings lights outside and creates rangoli art, Priya introduces the festival of lights to her neighbors. And even though the celebration is different this year, it's still Diwali.

A heartwarming story of celebrating in a new place and sharing the Hindu festival of lights with those unfamiliar with the holiday.

Purchase Link:

Amazon

My Review:

This is the story many immigrant kids from India can relate to. When Priya moves to USA, she misses her culture and the celebration of Diwali in US. But, a festival is just not the place, decor etc., The celebration might be different, but it keeps us connected to our culture. 

There are some cultural activities as part of celebration that we do on Diwali. Rangolis, lights, sweets, traditional dresses and fireworks - there is a lot to Diwali. 

How could she share her joy with Americans? Can she find her way to share Diwali in her new home? That's for us to read and know.

I liked that this story represented Diwali very well. I also liked that Priya's family invites neighbors and celebrate with them. It is not easy for immigrant kids to adjust to new place and new culture. This story helps such kids. 

I agree that recommended age is 4 to 8 yrs. The illustrations are good and inclusive of different cultures. Overall, I recommend this to all curious kids who love to know more about the Indian festival, Diwali.

My Rating: 5/5

PS: I received a review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Until next time,

Sadie Soars into Space by Arezu Sarvestani - [Book review]

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Book Details:

Title: Sadie soars into space

Author: Arezu Sarvestani

Illustrator: Floss Pottage

Genre: children's non fiction, science and technology, board book

Publisher: Z kids

Print Length: 28 pages

Source: A review copy from Penguin random house

Blurb:

3, 2, 1, blastoff! Learn all about planets, asteroids, stars, and more as you journey through the solar system with Sadie in this space storybook for toddlers.

What are comets made of? Which planet is the hottest? Which one is the coldest? Join Sadie and her cat, Buckles, on a daring journey through the solar system to answer these questions and more. In this delightful tale, Sadie visits each planet, marveling at comets, asteroids, and more along the way. And with each stop, young readers are introduced to fascinating facts about outer space, sparking curiosity about the wide expanse of our universe. Sadie Soars into Space is an engaging and educational addition to any toddler’s library.

A constellation of STEM facts. There’s nothing toddlers enjoy more than asking “why?” Here, your budding astronaut’s questions are answered with scientific facts about our solar system.

Whimsical story and engaging rhymes. The inquisitive Sadie and her adorable cat are sure to charm little ones who dream of space travel and love gazing up at the night sky.

See the universe up close. Beautiful illustrations highlight the wonders of space in detail and full color.
An out-of-this-world author. The only space book for kids written by a NASA science communicator.

Purchase Link:

Amazon

My Review:

That's for the free/ gifted book, @penguinrandomhouse.

This is a good bedtime story for toddlers. Kids who love to explore space will like it for sure. It's not a basic solar system facts. I liked that they mentioned some lesser known facts about each planet and also covered like 140 moons for Saturn, what are Sun spots etc.,Pluto is covered as a dwarf planet. 

This is recommended for kids aged 1-3 yrs or toddlers. The illustrations are fabulous. Toddlers will love them. A board book is safe in kids hands and the quality of print is great. 

Overall, would highly recommend this to toddlers who love to learn about space.

My Rating: 5/5

PS: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Until next time,