Diwali- MID/JF | McKinney Public Libraries

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When a storm threatens Diwali celebrations, eight-year-old Sejal Sinha, a spunky Indian-American girl with an active imagination, tries to use science to save her family's beloved holiday.

2) Goddess: 50 goddesses, spirits, saints and other female figures who have shaped belief

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Ramirez, Janina

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This collection brings together 50 stories of powerful female figures from around the world. There are loving creators, wise leaders, fearsome warriors, gentle healers, and mystical protectors, and they can each inspire you to find strength within yourself . . . Beautifully written by cultural historian and broadcaster, Dr. Janina Ramirez, and stunningly illustrated by Sarah Walsh, this amazing book contains goddesses, guides, spirits, saints, witches,...

3) Indian mythology

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Ramen, Fred

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Mythology around the world

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Introduces the mythology and folklore of India, discusses its importance in Hinduism, and describes the gods and goddesses while providing examples of the legends about them.

4) My Hindu year

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Senker, Cath

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Year of religious festivals

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Briefly discusses Hinduism and its teachings and describes a variety of Hindu festivals, including Divali, Mahashivaratri, Ratha Yatra, and Navaratri.

5) Handbook of Hindu mythology

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Williams, George M

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Handbooks of world mythology

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A guide to Hinduism through the ages that explores its complex deities, mythological characters, and ideas.

6) Ali the Great and the market mishap

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Faruqi, Saadia

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Ali the Great

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Second-grader Ali, his grandfather, and little brother Fateh head to the South Asian market to buy some snacks, but Ali loses Fateh and has to figure out quickly how to find him among the market's many aisles.