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Sponsored Post-Destiny: The Tale Of Sonali And Amir: The Perfect Diwali Gift For Kids!
Sponsored Post-Destiny: The Tale Of Sonali And Amir: The Perfect Diwali Gift For Kids!
Entertainment Nov 04, 2015
Are you still fretting about what to give your kids this holiday season? Look no further! It's Destiny!
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the largest festivals celebrated by Indians all over the world. The festival will be celebrated in November this year and marks the triumph of good over evil. People from all over India celebrate by decorating their houses, exchanging gifts, dancing and throwing lavish parties. One of the main traditions on Diwali is to light diyas. Diyas are small candles placed all over people’s homes to attract prosperity. Diyas can also be decorated with glitter and jewels to add a festive flare.
A diya from the Indian fairy tale, Destiny: The Tale of Sonali and Amir
Photo Credit: Double Infinity International Incorporated
Photo Credit: Double Infinity International Incorporated
Since people exchange gifts on Diwali, many people look for gifts for their loved ones around this time. A perfect Diwali gift for kids is the new Indian children’s book Destiny: The Tale of Sonali and Amir. The book is written by Sonya Wadhera and Priya Wadhera and is for children aged five to 12. It follows the story of the Indian Princess Sonali and the Indian Prince Amir through an adventure in India as they overcome obstacles, defeat a demon and fulfill their destiny. The story promotes diversity, equality and respect and empowers readers to believe in themselves.
Destiny: The Tale of Sonali and Amir
Photo Credit: Double Infinity International Incorporated
Photo Credit: Double Infinity International Incorporated
In Destiny: The Tale of Sonali and Amir, the main characters, Princess Sonali and Prince Amir, celebrate Diwali by lighting their own diyas and placing them in the Ganges River in India. With the beautiful illustrations and the inspiring story, Destiny: The Tale of Sonali and Amir is the perfect Diwali gift because it teaches children about Indian culture in a fun way.
Destiny: The Tale of Sonali and Amir
Photo Credit: Double Infinity International Incorporated
Photo Credit: Double Infinity International Incorporated
There are also lots of free activities related to the book such as printable games and activities and videos to watch on Youtube. The videos are a part of a series called The Real Life Guide to Destiny which are lifestyle videos based on the book Destiny: The Tale of Sonali and Amir. The videos incorporate South Asian elements related to food, beauty, home décor, arts and crafts and lots more. To learn how to make your own diyas for Diwali, watch the newest video in The Real Life Guide to Destiny!
To follow Destiny: The Tale of Sonali and Amir, you can like their Facebook page, follow them on Twitter and subscribe to their Youtube channel. To get your copy today, visit one of the retailers listed below.
Print: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Chapters & Indigo, Books-a-Million
E-book: Kindle, iBooks, Kobo
Main Image Photo Credit: Double Infinity International Incorporated
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