In this evocative picture book, award-winning author Rajani LaRocca and newcomer Sayan Mukherjee illustrate the traditions leading up to the holiday.We are the light-
the light of good that defeats evil,
the light of knowledge that illuminates ignorance,
the light that dispels darkness.
With beautifully spare text and vibrant artwork, this book takes readers through the rituals of the Hindu festival of lights by following three different, contemporary families who come together at the end. Rajani LaRocca, who has won numerous accolades for her picture books, touches on the religious foundation of Diwali in a way that is accessible to all. This celebration of Diwali's traditions captures the power of community and the radiant light of the holiday.
| ISBN: | 9780063290037 |
| Publication date: | 8th October 2026 |
| Author: | Rajani LaRocca |
| Illustrator: | Sayan Mukherjee |
| Publisher: | Quill Tree Books an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE) |
In this evocative picture book, award-winning author Rajani LaRocca and newcomer Sayan Mukherjee illustrate the traditions leading up to the holiday.We are the light-the light of good that defeats evil,the light of knowledge that illuminates ignorance,the light that dispels darkness.With beautifully spare text and vibrant artwork, this book takes readers through the rituals of the Hindu festival of lights by following three different, contemporary families who come together at the end. Rajani LaRocca, who has won numerous accolades for her picture books, touches on the religious foundation of Diwali in a way that is accessible to all.
We Are the Light features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE)
Hardback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. In Stock.
We Are the Light was written by Rajani LaRocca and published by Quill Tree Books an imprint of HarperCollins
We Are the Light has 32 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.