{"product_id":"festival-stories-through-the-year-rare-books","title":"Festival Stories: Through the Year by Rachna Chhabria [rare books]","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eThis heartwarming children’s book follows ten-year-old twins, \u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eNatasha\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eNikhil\u003c\/strong\u003e, who move from Manhattan to spend a year with their grandparents in Bengaluru. Initially homesick, they soon embrace the vibrant tapestry of Indian festivals—from \u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eLohri\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"466\"\u003ePongal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eMakar Sankranti\u003c\/strong\u003e in January to \u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eChristmas\u003c\/strong\u003e in December—all richly depicted through the twins’ journal entries and blog posts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eThrough 32 beautifully narrated stories, young readers (and adults too) learn about the customs, foods, rituals, and the deeper cultural significance of each festival. The narrative weaves in themes such as empathy, community bonding, sharing, and respect across different cultures and religions, all delivered in an accessible and emotionally engaging style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eRachna Chhabria\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebrated Indian children’s author, columnist, blogger, and freelance journalist with a rich portfolio of imaginative stories. Her works—ranging from \u003cem data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eLazy Worm Goes on a Journey\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eThe Lion Who Wanted to Sing\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eFestival Stories: Through the Year\u003c\/em\u003e—are beloved for their warmth, creativity, and cultural resonance\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rupapublications.co.in\/public\/author-detail\/rachna-chhabria?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/rupapublications.co.in\/public\/author-detail\/rachna-chhabria?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eChhabria’s writing often features animal tales, reflective of her “fascination for words” and talent for bringing fantasy worlds to life. Beyond books, she contributes columns to publications like \u003cem data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eDeccan Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eThe Asian Age\u003c\/em\u003e, and her stories have appeared in platforms such as \u003cem data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eYoung World\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eOpen Sesame\u003c\/em\u003e, and in school textbooks \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rupapublications.co.in\/public\/author-detail\/rachna-chhabria?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/rupapublications.co.in\/public\/author-detail\/rachna-chhabria?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. She also brings her expertise to creative writing classrooms in Bengaluru, blending academic engagement with her storytelling passion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45168974299322,"sku":"2UKXFFPC1-Used","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/fest.webp?v=1758476084","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/festival-stories-through-the-year-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}