Holi Hai!

By Chitra Soundar and Darshika Varma

"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?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Release date: Jan 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9780807533581

Chitra Soundar

Chitra Soundar is originally from India, where as a child she feasted on folktales and stories from Hindu mythology. She is the author of the picture book Pattan’s Pumpkin: A Traditional Flood Story from Southern India, illustrated by Frané Lessac. She currently lives in London.

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Reviews for Holi Hai!

[Diane Severson Mori · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A lovely book, even if the text. Is a bit stilted. A Hindu family is preparing for the Spring festival of Holi, which involves choosing and making a color to throw, smear or daub one another with. A young girl is unhappy with the color she draws, but then is reminded what the festival is all about: Love. The illustrations are dynamic and beautiful, with vibrant colors. The story is told in a rather matter of fact way, but it gets the point across.