My Mother's Tongues: A Weaving of Languages by Uma Menon
$27.99 AUD
Category: Culture
In a sparkling debut authored by a sixteen-year-old daughter of immigrants, this ode to the power of multilingualism gives voice to the lasting benefits of speaking with more than one tongue. Sumi’s mother can speak two languages, Malayalam and English. She can switch between them at the speed of sound: ...Show more
New Year Surprise! (PB) by Christopher Cheng
$17.99 AUD
Category: Culture
Little Brother is told by his brother and his friends that he's too small to help out at the Spring festival. He's not strong enough to hold onto a kite, and too little to hold the dragon poles. But Father says that he has a special job to do. What can it be? He knows it's not hanging the lanterns up, a ...Show more
Noura's Crescent Moon by Zainab Khan
$34.99 AUD
Category: Culture
Venturing out after dusk with her family, a child is eager to watch for the new moon that signals the start of Eid ul-Fitr celebrations in this charming picture-book debut.Noura can't wait for the sun to go down! With Ramadan and her first month of fasting almost over, she and Mama and Papa are headed t ...Show more
Our Family Dragon: A Lunar New Year Story by Rebecca Lim
$24.99 AUD
Category: Culture
I can't wait till the dragon gets here! It's New Year's Eve - the Lunar New Year. We are in Australia, but Baba says people around the world have celebrated it for thousands of years. It's my very favourite time. Especially when the dragon is coming. A gorgeous story that celebrates family, tradition a ...Show more
Ramadan (First Festivals) by Ladybird
$14.99 AUD
Category: Culture | Series: First Festivals Ser.
Discover the celebration of Ramadan with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book! Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Ramadan traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday. Lift the flaps to re ...Show more
Diwali by Hannah Eliot
$14.99 AUD
Category: Culture | Series: Celebrate the World Ser.
Learn all about the traditions of Diwali with this third book in the delightful board book series Celebrate the World, which highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe. Each autumn we gather with our friends and family and light our brightest lanterns. It's time for Diwali, the festi ...Show more
Diwali by Grace Jones
$20.00 AUD
Category: Culture | Series: Festivals Around the World Ser.
Learn about the diverse and vibrant festivals that are celebrated around the world. This series encourages children to consider religious beliefs and cultural practices via easy-to-read texts and informative, full-color images.
Diwali by Kate Torpie
$14.95 AUD
Category: Culture | Series: Celebrations in My World Ser.
The 'festival of lights' is one of the most popular festivals in the Hindu calendar. Like most Hindu festivals, Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil. This title is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years.
In My Mosque by M. O. Yuksel
$15.99 AUD
Category: Culture
"This marvelous, welcoming book on mosques, Muslims, and Islam is a must, offering foundational knowledge on the world's second largest religion." --School Library Journal (starred review) Step in and discover all the rituals and wonder of the mosque in this lyrical debut picture book from M. O. Yuksel ...Show more
It's Diwali! by Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal
$29.99 AUD
Category: Culture
Count along in celebration of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, in this luminous picture book from bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha and Kabir Sehgal. Count up to ten and back down again to the tune of “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” while learning about the traditions that make Diwali a fun-filled f ...Show more
Ramadan by Lori Dittmer
$16.99 AUD
Category: Culture | Series: Seedlings Ser.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Ramadan, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the new moon and lanterns.