The Night Before Diwali
A dazzling picture book celebrating the magic of Diwali!
‘Twas the night before Diwali,
and all through the house,
rich incense lulled us all to sleep,
… even the mouse!
Join a little boy and his grandmother as they plan for the BEST DIWALI EVER! There are diyas to light, laddoos to roll and beautiful rangoli patterns to make! Can they get everything ready in time to throw their biggest Diwali celebration yet?
Swapna Haddow’s Diwali-twist on the traditional ‘Night Before Christmas’ poem is full of fun and energy. Darshika Varma’s illustrations beautifully capture this joyful celebration – little readers will absolutely love this wonderful book.
Featuring a Diwali fact sheet and a delicious laddoo recipe, this happy and bright picture book is perfect for the Diwali season.
Publisher: Scholastic
Date: September 2025
Illustrations: Darshika Varma
ISBN: 9780702325885