Rishi's grandma arrives from India today, and he longs to cook curry alongside his Dad using the delicious flavors from his family's spice box. But this spice box is more than just fragrant spices in shades of gold and ruby. This spice box holds memories that are passed down from one generation to the next, as each found their place in this wide world. When Rishi drops the box that holds the family's heart and history, he draws courage and meaning from their treasure past to set things right.

What was it that Rishi wanted to help Dad make with the box of spices?

When Paati left her village and made food near the street, what did they call her?

What was Paati's dream? Do you think it came true? Why or why not?

How did Dad feel when he left home?

What did Rishi do to the box? How did this make him feel?

How did Dad and Rishi solve their problem near the end of the story?

What is an item in your family that has been passed down from other generations? Why is it important to your family?

Have you ever broken something that was special to someone else? How did you fix it?