Mongoose's Holi Party - Darshana Khiani;Abhilasha Khatri

A colorful story about friendship, forgiveness, and taking responsibility.

Spring is coming, and Mongoose and her friends can't wait to throw a Holi party. But when it comes to actually doing the work, Mongoose finds herself on her own. As the day of the party arrives, her friends are ready to party, but Mongoose loses her temper: "You broke your promise. Now I will play Holi with our guests. Not you."

In this lively and humorous twist on the "Little Red Hen" fable, Mongoose's Holi party shines a spotlight on the holiday while showing readers how to forgive, take responsibility, and be a good friend. An author's note shares more about the spring festival, including tips on attending a Holi event.