Durga Puja is here! What does it mean to a child? New clothes, laughing with friends, yummy food and being immersed in a colorful cultural experience. Step into this book and share in Riya’s excitement as you watch this festival come alive!

‘Celebrate Durga Puja With Me!’ is part of the series ‘From The Toddler Diaries’ and celebrates Durga Puja as experienced by 3 year old Riya. This artful portrayal of the ‘5 Days of Pujo’ appeals to young and old alike. Shashti, Saptami, Ashtami, Navami and Bijoya Dashami - the cultural colors have a pronounced Bengali connection, but are universal to Durga Puja celebrations the world over. Woven in poetry and color, it is easy to read and has been enthusiastically endorsed by children and their parents. Also check out ‘Celebrate Holi With Me!’, which is part of the same series.

A charming and informative book. A great way to introduce children to the culture. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Award

winning author of ‘The Mistress of Spices’ and ‘Before We Visit the Goddess’

When I read Shoumi Sen’s Celebrate Durga Puja With Me, brilliantly illustrated by Abira Das, I must admit that I want to witness at least one Durga Pujo in my life… TokaBox

‘From The Toddler Diaries’ started as a series of poems that Shoumi wrote for her daughter. This collection, in its stapled makeshift binding, was the center of several bedtime story sessions and play dates with friends. Inspired by this interest amongst kids and encouraged by their parents, she decided to publish the collection. Shoumi is a Strategy, Sales and Marketing professional at a leading Energy Management company. She grew up in Bombay, Paris and Dubai and studied Engineering at BITS, Pilani and the University of Maryland, College Park. She loves to travel, has lived and worked in many countries, and currently lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband and daughter.