Diwali

Peppa's Diwali: questions to ask and activities to try

It's Diwali, and Peppa and her family are learning all about this special celebration. Mummy and Daddy Pig cook a feast, Granny and Grandpa Pig bring special clothes, and then it's time for the party.

What age is Peppa's Diwali for?

Peppa's Diwali is best for ages 2–5.

Cover of Peppa's Diwali by Peppa Pig

Peppa's Diwali (Peppa Pig)

Age
2-5
Best for
Introducing Diwali with a favourite character
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How to use it

Read it together and point out the clothes, food and lights. Talk about what your child would enjoy most at a Diwali party.

Is this book right for your child?

Age
2–5 (nursery to Reception)
What they'll enjoy
It's Diwali, and Peppa and her family are learning all about this special celebration. Mummy and Daddy Pig cook a feast, Granny and Grandpa Pig bring special clothes, and then it's time for the party.
Helps with
Introducing Diwali with a favourite character
Buy or borrow?
Borrow it from the library first if you can. If your child asks for it again and again, it’s one worth owning, and the questions and activities on this page work best with the book open next to you.

What it helps with

Comprehension and discussion questions for Peppa's Diwali

Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.

  1. “What was Peppa learning about?”
  2. “What did Mummy and Daddy Pig cook?”
  3. “What did Granny and Grandpa Pig bring?”
  4. “What happened at the party?”
  5. “What would you wear to a Diwali party?”
  6. “What’s your favourite celebration food?”

For the full list of questions and more, download the PDF below.

5-minute activities to try together

Party plan

Plan a mini Diwali-style party for toys: decorations, a snack and music.

Lantern craft

Fold a paper lantern from coloured paper and hang it up.

Use it as a lesson plan

Learning goal

Children can listen to Peppa's Diwali, answer questions about it and give a reason for their ideas, and talk about learning about Diwali.

A 20-minute session for ages 2–5 (nursery to Reception), for a class, a small group or one child at home.

  1. Warm up (2 minutes). Show the cover and read the title. Ask: “What do you think this story will be about?”
  2. Read aloud (6 minutes). Read it all the way through. Tip: Read it together and point out the clothes, food and lights. Talk about what your child would enjoy most at a Diwali party.
  3. Talk about it (4 minutes). Pick two or three of the comprehension and discussion questions above. “What was Peppa learning about?” works well to start.
  4. Activity (6 minutes). Do Party plan. Plan a mini Diwali-style party for toys: decorations, a snack and music. Children who finish early can try Lantern craft.
  5. Wrap up (2 minutes). Ask each child for one thing they will remember from the story, and why.

Want to go further? The Peppa's Diwali activity sheet has these questions with space to answer, a drawing and writing page, and notes for the adult.

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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 29 October 2026

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