A young girl, Preeti, is amused by the rituals and traditions of the Holi festival and is curious to know more. She learns the legend behind the festival from her Grandmother as she discovers that there is more to it than just the fun and the colors. Mythological characters like Hiranyakashyap, Prahlad and Holika, teach us a valuable lesson that the good always prevails over evil and arrogance can destroy the most powerful. As Preeti celebrates Holi with her family and friends, she unravels the true spirit that this festival of colors brings with it. The book reveals many exciting facts, including why we play with colors and how the festival got its name and introduces us to one of the most famous festivals in India - Holi. The enchanting and lively pictures add to the reading experience. Perfect for young readers to introduce them to Indian mythology and help them appreciate our culture and values. Gaining knowledge of our mythology and ancient traditions that make up the true spirit of the celebrations not only helps us appreciate them better but also lets us engage positively. With this view, the book is created to help kids discover the legend of the Holi festival and also introduce them to the rituals associated with the festival including why we play with colors and how the festival got its name. So, let us explore and understand these festivals and learn to celebrate them the right way. As we learn to appreciate the reasons behind the festivals, customs, and traditions associated with them, we can truly enjoy and follow them for generations to come. - A perfect book on Holi for early readers and children with colorful pictures. - Introduction to Indian mythology. - Learn important values and morals through the legend behind the festival - Holi. - To understand and appreciate the rituals associated with the festival. Review published in Times of India, Hyderabad:""A young girl, Preeti, is amused by the rituals and traditions of the Holi festival and is curious to know more. She learns the legend behind the festival from her Grandmother as she discovers that there is more to it than just the fun and the colors. Mythological characters like Hiranyakashyap, Prahlad and Holika, teach us a valuable lesson that the good always prevails over evil and arrogance can destroy the most powerful. As Preeti celebrates Holi with her family and friends, she unravels the true spirit that this festival of colors brings with it. The book reveals many exciting facts, including why we play with colors and how the festival got its name and introduces us to one of the most famous festivals in India - Holi. The enchanting and lively pictures add to the reading experience. Perfect for young readers to introduce them to Indian mythology and help them appreciate our culture and values. The book is available on Amazon." empty They say when you don't find the books that you are looking for, write them yourself. That's exactly what I started doing. Especially in today's era, where kids are more hooked to video games and Harry Potter movies, it is becoming increasingly difficult to entice them towards mythological stories and the true meaning and essence of the Indian customs and rituals. The best way to introduce this is through interesting books that can depict enchanting pictures to demonstrate the rich history of India. India is known for its rich culture and heritage and it's important to pass on this knowledge and wisdom that we gain from our past through legends and stories to the next generations, so they not only understand but also appreciate and embrace the values and principles that form the backbone of our culture. This inspired me to create books for children.  I started to write stories and make illustrations to enrich their experience with the picture books. Soon, creating books became an integral part of my life and my passion too. Today, I am inspired more than ever to bring creative and intriguing content to the curious young children who are always hungry for more. Anitha Rathod is a full-time author. She also likes to illustrate her books, as it gives her the liberty to depict the characters and settings exactly the way she imagined them. Her writings are mostly imaginative and fun.  She believes that stories must resonate with today's young readers and should be easy to comprehend. Therefore she tries to keep her stories simple, fun, distinctive and full of fantasy.  Anitha Rathod was born in Hyderabad, India. She studied Finance and Human Resources from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow. She worked with corporates for more than 9 years, before deciding to pursue her passion for writing and creating books.  She is the mother of two young and naughty kids and currently lives in Hyderabad with her husband and kids.