Lights of Diwali: Stories of Courage, Kindness, and Hope - Hardcover

Balasubramanian, Preethi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1069893552 ISBN 13: 9781069893550

Publisher: Wondering Pages, 2025

Synopsis

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most beloved celebrations in the world-but this book isn't about rituals or religion. Instead, it's a heartwarming collection of timeless stories that shine with universal lessons every child can understand.

In this beautifully written anthology, children will discover:

• Five classic Diwali tales-Rama's homecoming, Krishna's courage, Lakshmi's generosity, Bali's humility, and Kali's strength-retold in an accessible, storybook style.
• Five modern-day parallels-each ancient tale is paired with a relatable story about kids today, showing how Diwali's values of bravery, kindness, generosity, and friendship live on in everyday life.
• Reflection questions at the end of each story to spark family conversations, classroom discussions, or bedtime reflections.

Perfect for ages 3-10, Lights of Diwali is designed for families of all backgrounds. Whether you celebrate Diwali or are simply curious about its meaning, these stories invite children to see themselves as little "lamps" in the world-shining through their kindness, courage, and love.

🌟 A wonderful addition to home libraries, classrooms, and multicultural collections, this book is not about religion-it's about the universal light we all carry inside.

About this title

About the Author

Preethi is an author, speaker, and consultant, best known for her Mystic India for Kids series and her business guide, The Ease Equation - Systems + Support = Sustainable Success. She began writing bedtime stories for her children, inspired by a desire to pass down values, culture, and timeless life lessons. These stories blossomed into the Mystic India for Kids series-retellings of Hindu mythology woven with parallel stories and reflections that teach courage, curiosity, and cultural connection through imaginative, engaging narratives.The series brings ancient tales to life with heart, humor, and visually rich storytelling, helping young readers explore their heritage while cultivating empathy, confidence, and wonder. Beyond children's literature, Preethi draws from her extensive experience in HR, operations, and executive support to empower entrepreneurs and business leaders through her guide, The Ease Equation, which offers practical strategies to create sustainable success with clarity, systems, and support.Whether inspiring children or guiding leaders, Preethi's work is rooted in the same philosophy: helping people feel grounded in values and supported by structure, so they can flourish creatively, personally, and professionally.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wondering Pages
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1069893552
• ISBN 13: 9781069893550
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Balasubramanian Preethi
• Number of pages: 30