Kate grew up in the Cotswolds and now lives in the West Midlands, where she worked as a primary school teacher before joining Usborne in 2019. Since then, she has worked on books on all sorts of topics, from airports and trucks to unicorns and butterflies.
<p>Lights twinkle, fireworks flash - Diwali is a magical time of year, and this big, bright book is full of crafts for little children to enjoy making as they prepare to celebrate the festival of lights. There are all kinds of ideas for decorations to make, from rangoli patterns and lanterns to gift bags and garlands, as well as drawing and colouring activities. All the ideas can be made using everyday household materials, and have clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions, with top tips and photos of the finished crafts.<br></p>