Speaking to an Elephant and Other Tales from the Kadars

Speaking to an Elephant and Other Tales from the Kadars - by Manish Chandi and Madhuri Ramesh, illustrated by Matthew Frame / ISBN 9789383145737 / 60 pages, 6.75 x 9.5 inches, saddle-stitched, offset printing / published by Tara Books

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This collection of unusual folklore features the world of the Kadars, a small indigenous community in South India. Originally narrated to the authors by Kadar elders, these stories recall ways of living in forest habitats that hold important lessons for all those interested in regrowing our forests. Textured and evocative illustrations by Matthew Frame bring alive the world of animals and foliage in a tropical forest.