5 stars
A wonderful story to celebrate Holi. At first, Gauri is excited to celebrate with her family and welcome spring with colorful gulal. But when she doesn’t get her favorite color, her excitement turns to anger. A great story with an emphasis on forgiveness, acceptance, new beginnings, and love.
The book shares various aspects associated with the holiday such as the making of gulal, feast foods, and the tale of Holika and her nephew, Prahlada. The backmatter includes additional information about the festival, a glossary of terms, and a short section on making your own gulal to celebrate.
Wonderful use of color and imagery. This is a beautiful book with a lovely message. A fantastic read that perfectly captures the triumph of love over anger and good over evil.