Age rating and parents' guide:Diwali the Magical Diyas: A Diwali Story
by Anitha Rathod
Ages 4–9
Diwali the Magical Diyas: A Diwali Story by Anitha Rathod is best for children aged 4–9. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
A child-friendly indian festivals, family rituals, food and the stories behind celebrations title for English-language or bilingual family reading.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- 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
- Fantasy & Magic
- Indian stories
- Cooking
Reading mood
- Imaginative
Good to talk about
- Family
- Festivals & culture
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