Dev is a little boy who loves football but absolutely hates anything messy, like paint, sand or muddy puddles. When his mum reminds him about an upcoming art class he goes to bed feeling anxious, until his magical friend Ollie the owl taps on his window.
Ollie sweeps Dev on to his back and carries him to Agra where thousands of people are celebrating Holi, an ancient Hindu festival. Dev watches in wonder as all around him children dance, sing and play covered in powder paint and coloured water.
Suddenly he is hit by a water balloon and his pyjamas become an explosion of paint splatters. Can he overcome his dislike of mess and embrace the colourful traditions of Holi?
This book is part of a series which sees Dev and Ollie explore different festivals in India and it’s a great way to introduce children to cultural celebrations around the world. Ivy was fascinated by the story and loved the idea of throwing colours around!
At the back of the book you’ll find a useful section packed with facts about Holi, which is a great springboard for discussion.
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Disclosure: The author provided us with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.