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Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
historical fiction
Copyright Year
2020-11-11
Page Count
35
Publisher
Raising World Children LLC
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9781733564946
Themes
holidays & celebrations

Sparkles of Joy

Written by Aditi Wardhan Singh

Empathy comes from knowledge. This is a children's book that celebrates diversity and inclusion

Caleb, a new neighbor, joins a Diwali themed play date. Will Riya and her friends be able to make Caleb feel comfortable? Explore Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas...the similarities and differences. Find out how cultures around the world sparkle in different ways.

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Sparkles of Joy: Vocabulary Guide

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Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
historical fiction
Copyright Year
2020-11-11
Page Count
35
Publisher
Raising World Children LLC
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9781733564946
Themes
holidays & celebrations
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