Amma, Tell Me About Diwali!: questions to ask and activities to try
Klaka's Amma tells him the stories behind Diwali in rhyme: Prince Rama's homecoming and victory over Ravana, the demon king, and the goddess Lakshmi. A simple way to share why Diwali is celebrated.
What age is Amma, Tell Me About Diwali! for?
Amma, Tell Me About Diwali! is best for ages 3–7.
Amma, Tell Me About Diwali! (Bhakti Mathur)
- Age
- 3-7
- Best for
- Explaining the stories behind Diwali
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Read it slowly and pause to talk about each story. Ask your child which part they’d like to hear again, and share any Diwali stories from your own family.
Is this book right for your child?
- Age
- 3–7 (nursery to Year 2)
- What they'll enjoy
- Klaka's Amma tells him the stories behind Diwali in rhyme: Prince Rama's homecoming and victory over Ravana, the demon king, and the goddess Lakshmi. A simple way to share why Diwali is celebrated.
- Helps with
- Explaining the stories behind Diwali
- 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
- Why Diwali is celebrated
- The story of Rama and Sita
- Good winning over evil
- Rhyme and storytelling
Comprehension and discussion questions for Amma, Tell Me About 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.
- “Who tells Klaka about Diwali?”
- “Who was Prince Rama, and why did he come home?”
- “Who was Ravana?”
- “Who is Lakshmi?”
- “Why do people light diyas at Diwali?”
- “What stories does your family tell at special times?”
For the full list of questions and more, download the PDF below.
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5-minute activities to try together
Light the way home
Draw a path of diyas leading to a door, like the lamps lit to welcome Rama home.
Story stones
Draw Rama, Sita, Ravana and a diya on four stones or paper circles, then use them to retell the story.
Amma, Tell Me About Diwali! activity sheet: printable worksheet and questions
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- Read it togetherEnjoy the story first.
- Ask 2 or 3 questionsFrom the list above, while everyone is calm.
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Use it as a lesson plan
Children can listen to Amma, Tell Me About Diwali!, answer questions about it and give a reason for their ideas, and talk about why Diwali is celebrated.
A 20-minute session for ages 3–7 (nursery to Year 2), for a class, a small group or one child at home.
- Warm up (2 minutes). Show the cover and read the title. Ask: “What do you think this story will be about?”
- Read aloud (6 minutes). Read it all the way through. Tip: Read it slowly and pause to talk about each story. Ask your child which part they’d like to hear again, and share any Diwali stories from your own family.
- Talk about it (4 minutes). Pick two or three of the comprehension and discussion questions above. “Who tells Klaka about Diwali?” works well to start.
- Activity (6 minutes). Do Light the way home. Draw a path of diyas leading to a door, like the lamps lit to welcome Rama home. Children who finish early can try Story stones.
- Wrap up (2 minutes). Ask each child for one thing they will remember from the story, and why.
Want to go further? The Amma, Tell Me About 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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