A note from the author

This story has been inspired by childhood memories of how I celebrated Diwali In India with my family. I have taken creative liberties to foster interest in Diwali for my daughter. Living in Australia my daughter has limited exposure to Indian culture and traditions. This story was a way to share the essence of the traditions, culture and family values that I have grown up with. I hope you enjoy reading this book and share it with the little humans in your life. There is a glossary at the end of this book to explain some of the popular Hindi terms. There is also a synopsis of the traditional story of Diwali to understand a bit more about this beautiful Hindu festival.