The Night Before Holi (PB)

Author: Haddow, Swapna

Interest age: from c 3 years

Published on 13 February 2025 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 24 pages
274 x 250 x 4 | 150g

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A vibrant picture book celebrating the festival of Holi

– and all the fun it brings with it!

'Twas the night before Holi and the house was a sight!

Everyone was awake to plan the BIGGEST

colour fight.

Join a little girl and her grandad as they plan for the BEST HOLI

EVER! They know all the best spots to throw the bright Holi powder!

Can they cover the whole neighbourhood in colour in their

biggest celebration yet?

A bright and bold picture book that's perfect for the Holi season

Swapna Haddow's twist on the traditional 'Twas the Night

Before Christmas' poem is full of fun and energy

Aditi Kakade Beaufrand's vivid illustrations fill the pages with

joy, little readers will absolutely love the vibrant colours

Featuring a non-fiction page at the back of the book all about

Holi, including a recipe to make your own mango lassi!