Author Description

It's a stormy night and Jaya and her mum are waiting for Dad to come home to begin their Diwali celebrations. As they wait, Mum tells Jaya the story of Rama and Sita, upon which their New Year's celebrations are based. Together they make the Rangoli patterns, get dressed in special new clothes, and light the divas that will chase the darkness away. And, like the people of Ayodhya, Jaya waits expectantly for her father's safe return. ABOUT FLYING FOXES: Brilliantly told and excitingly illustrated, these picture readers are a springboard for introducing children to a wide variety of different topics. Each book also includes activity suggestions and author and illustrator biographies to encourage children to explore story topics further. Exciting plots by top authors and bright, contemporary illustrations make reading fun and exciting for all newly-confident readers. Flying Foxes - where ideas take flight!