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In northern India, Holi isn't a single afternoon.
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It unfolds over several days.
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And in some places, more than a week.

In towns like Mathura and Vrindavan, thousands gather year after year, with temple events, processions, and bursts of color marking the days around Holi.

Welcome to Holi.
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You don’t watch it. You step into it.

-Kabir & Sue
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​📚 Books
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​Maisy Loves Frogs​
By Lucy Cousins​
Learn all about frogs and toads with Maisy. Explore frog life cycles, their habitat, the sounds they make, and more with Maisy and friends.
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​Museum ABC​
By The Metropolitan Museum of Art​
A unique and colorful picture book that uses the alphabet to introduce children to more than 100 works of art. A full spread is devoted to each letter of the alphabet and four pictures of the object represented.
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​Festival of Colors​
By Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Vashti Harrison)
Spring is here, and it’s almost time for Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors. Siblings Mintoo & Chintoo gather flowers to make into colorful powders to toss during the festival. When the big day comes, they gather with their friends, family, and neighbors for a vibrant celebration of fresh starts, friendship, forgiveness, and, of course, fun! The colors go POOF!
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Bring the book to life with this stop-time animated video.
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The first picture book that Vashti illustrated. She later went on to earn the Caldecott medal.
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🎵 Music

​Alkebulan Dreams​
By Lugo
​Globally inspired music drawing on African rhythms and instrumental textures. Calm but expansive. Good for listening, movement, or background during art time.

🍦 Extras​
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​How to celebrate Holi with kids - Arts & crafts, water balloons, powder...
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​Fun Holi ideas & activities for kids​
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​How to make motichoor ladoo - Sue's secret recipe
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📅 Calendar​
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March 4 - Holi​
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April 14 - Vaisakhi​
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May 1 - Buddha Purnima​
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August 15 - Independence Day​
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August 28 - Raksha Bandhan
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November 8 - Diwali​
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📷 Photo

Laundry Day

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