Happy Hippotastic Holi!: How to Celebrate with Consent Paperback – January 30, 2026

A joyful Holi (Festival of Colors) picture book that helps kids celebrate with consent. Bilingual Hindi-English.Holi is the Indian spring festival of colors, celebrated around the world. In Happy Hippotastic Holi!: How to Celebrate with Consent, playful hippos model a simple way to keep celebration fun and welcoming for everyone:Pause. Ask. Play!रुको। पूछो। खेलो! Ruko. Pucho. Khelo!Told in a bilingual, rhythmic read-aloud in English and Hindi, this story invites families to explore Holi with curiosity, choice, and connection. It’s a joyful reminder that celebration feels most magical when we respect one another, share kindness, and make space for everyone’s fun.With the help of playful hippos who model respectful celebration, children learn and practice:Asking firstListeningRespecting a “no” without shameFinding ways to participate that feel good for them (including watching from the side)What’s included:Bilingual Hindi-English text (Hindi in Devanagari script + English)A culture-rich Holi setting with rangoli, drum beats, festive sweets, and community playHelpful back matter with an educational guide that introduces Holi1 STEAM Activity & 1 FOOD Recipe: how to make your own colors and a sweet treat recipePerfect for:Ages 3–8Families celebrating Holi at home, at school, or in community spacesClassrooms, libraries, and cultural units (great for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) conversations on consent, boundaries, and belonging)Culture-curious readers Read more