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Story of Divaali | 
| Author: Verma Jatinder
Creator: Nilesh Mistry
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 127374
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 8.4 x 0.2
ISBN: 1846861314
Dewey Decimal Number: 294.52113
EAN: 9781846861314
ASIN: 1846861314
Publication Date: September 1, 2007
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Product Description
The Story of Divaali is a wonderful rendition of the "Ramayana," an age-old Hindu epic filled with magic, miracles and adventure. The compelling story tells of a young prince Rama who overcomes Ravana the Demon King. Out of his triumph, Divaali, the Indian festival of lights, is born.brbrThe powerful narrative is perfectly complemented by the jewel-like illustrations of Nilesh Mistry. Drawing on the versions told to him in childhood by his parents, Jatinder Verma brings the essence of this great Indian epic to life for a new generation.
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 The Story of Divaali is Beautifully Told! December 19, 2007
Title: The Story of Divaalibr /Author: Retold by Jatinder Vermabr /Illustrations: Nilesh Mistrybr /Format: Hard Cover Printbr /ISBN: 1-84148-936-0br /Publisher: Barefoot Booksbr /Review By: Diana Rohini LaVigne, Indian Life Style Magazinebr /br /This timeless tale, The Story of Divaali is honored by extraordinary illustrations by Nilesh Mistry and beautifully crafted text by Jatinder Verma. Readers will enjoy the simplicity in the story and layout beginning with a trouble-free guide to the characters in the story. The complexities of this age old Hindu legend are presented in a way that is easy for young readers to understand. The use of visuals in this book in order to support the story line is superbly executed. br /br /Pages jump with color and images that beg readers to turn the page and discover why this story has lasted the test of time and the modern world. The pages come alive with the character's acts of bravery, the forces of evil trying to ruin the day and the stunning love story that shines throughout the book.br /br /Barefoot Books has created a book gem with the `The Story of Divaali'. The epic retelling is compelling, riveting and a visual superstar. `The Story of Divaali' honors the epic and continues the long standing history of its text. br /
Should be titled differently September 29, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It is an excellent story book indeed but it should have been titled something like "The Ramayan". I bought it to introduce my child to the festival . Most of the book depicts the Ramayan and there is very little about Diwali as such. I guess it is a challanging task to write a book about Diwali without mentioning Ramayan. The illustrations are very pleasing to the eye and are proportionate to the text contained on each page. This should make it easier for early readers to keep the interest as they read. There is a page on how it is celebrated currently, it would have been more interesting to have some more illustrations to support that. I certainly recommend it to anyone interested.
 The Story of Divaali May 31, 2004
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The pages of this book are beautified with the carefully planed placement of illustrations, similar to efforts put forth in the preparation of the Divaali family festival. This book offers those who don't practice Divaali a detailed understanding to the importance of this celebration and it similarities to the Christian celebration of Christmas.
Great read for children and adults April 19, 2003
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Accurate ancient Hindu story, very nicely done for children and many adults.
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