Age rating and parents' guide:Amma, Tell Me About Diwali!
by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani
Ages 4–8
Amma, Tell Me About Diwali! by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani is best for children aged 4–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Festival mythology is presented in simplified form.
A bright, child-friendly explanation of Diwali, the festival of lights and the stories families share around it.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Festival mythology is presented in simplified form.
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the Amma, Tell Me series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Indian stories
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Festivals & culture
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