It's Time for Holi!
Book Details
Author(s)
Amita Roy Shah
Publisher
Dog Ear Publishing, LLC
ISBN / ASIN
1608449432
ISBN-13
9781608449439
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#1,281,801
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Description
IT'S TIME FOR HOLI! helps all children gain an understanding of the Indian culture by learning more about Holi, the festival of colors. Holi is a popular Indian festival that takes place at the end of the winter season. The celebration of Holi brings people closer together. During Holi, people welcome spring by throwing colored water or powder on one another.
This story begins during the winter season, with a boy who is anxiously waiting for spring and the celebration of Holi to begin. When Holi day finally arrives, he can't wait to celebrate. He decides to use his colored powders-- before his family and friends arrive! As he explores the different colored powders, he starts to relate the colors to what he sees happening in nature during springtime. Through his own exploration, he learns more about the significance of this colorful festival.
This story also allows for children to learn about the celebration of Holi from simple, repetitive text using rhyme, alliteration, and engaging dialogue. By reading this story, children are also exposed to age-appropriate concepts such as colors, seasons, and multicultural celebrations.
Amita Roy Shah enjoys teaching children about different cultures. She has a range of experiences in teaching and curriculum development. Currently, she works as an educational consultant for several educational publishing companies. Additionally, she is in the process of completing her Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research focuses on the experiences of South Asians living in the United States.
Amita has previously worked as a third grade teacher for Los Angeles Unified School District. She has also worked as a curriculum designer to develop educational products and materials for children in grades Pre-K - 5. When Amita is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family. She especially loves reading books to her son!
This story begins during the winter season, with a boy who is anxiously waiting for spring and the celebration of Holi to begin. When Holi day finally arrives, he can't wait to celebrate. He decides to use his colored powders-- before his family and friends arrive! As he explores the different colored powders, he starts to relate the colors to what he sees happening in nature during springtime. Through his own exploration, he learns more about the significance of this colorful festival.
This story also allows for children to learn about the celebration of Holi from simple, repetitive text using rhyme, alliteration, and engaging dialogue. By reading this story, children are also exposed to age-appropriate concepts such as colors, seasons, and multicultural celebrations.
Amita Roy Shah enjoys teaching children about different cultures. She has a range of experiences in teaching and curriculum development. Currently, she works as an educational consultant for several educational publishing companies. Additionally, she is in the process of completing her Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research focuses on the experiences of South Asians living in the United States.
Amita has previously worked as a third grade teacher for Los Angeles Unified School District. She has also worked as a curriculum designer to develop educational products and materials for children in grades Pre-K - 5. When Amita is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family. She especially loves reading books to her son!
