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Read time: 372 words, 1 minute.
In northern India, Holi isn’t a single afternoon.
It unfolds over several days.
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.
You don’t watch it. You step into it.
-Kabir & Sue
Monthly Bucket – March
📚 Books
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.
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.
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!
Bring the book to life with this stop-time animated video.
The first picture book that Vashti illustrated. She later went on to earn the Caldecott medal.
🎵 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
How to celebrate Holi with kids – Arts & crafts, water balloons, powder…
Fun Holi ideas & activities for kids
How to make motichoor ladoo – Sue’s secret recipe
📅 Calendar
March 4 – Holi
April 14 – Vaisakhi
May 1 – Buddha Purnima
August 15 – Independence Day
August 28 – Raksha Bandhan
November 8 – Diwali
📷 Photo
Laundry Day
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🪣 Everything
Indulge your curiosity for Indian culture with our complete collection of 10 books.
Indian Animals Coloring Book
Embark on a colorful journey through India. With 10 intricate designs to choose from, you’ll have endless hours of… Read more
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