Short Stories
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The Lamp in the Window
A Diwali-time story about lighting the way for others.
This is an original GKSchools story for children — read it aloud, then try the three kind questions. Updated for families in 2026. It is not a school textbook scan.
Rain hid the lane. Tara lit a diya on the sill “so people can see the turn,” she said. A neighbour found the gate. A lost puppy found the step.
Tara’s lamp was tiny. The path felt bigger. Kindness does not need to be loud.
What did we learn?
A small light can help someone find their way.
