JUNGLE TALES FOR CHILDREN

by Kenneth Anderson

  • Category Children
  • Format Paperback
  • Imprint Rupa
  • Price 95
  1. ISBN: 9.79E+12
  2. Pages: 382 pages
  3. Date: 2010

ABOUT THIS BOOK

A collection of warm and engaging stories from one of Indias best loved nature enthusiasts

A baby sloth bear whose naughtiness constantly lands him in trouble, a wily jackal who outwits a charging panther, an old elephant who risks his life to save his son, a bashful hyena who puts up a brave fight against a pack of wild dogs these and other endearing characters make up the cast of Kenneth Andersons Jungle Tales for Children.

Set in the jungles of South India and full of thrilling twists and turns, these tales about animals not only delight the reader but also teach important lessons about compassion, respect and responsibility for the natural world. Inspired by real-life experiences of the author, these are timeless stories that will live on in your mind long after you have put down the book.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Kenneth Anderson (1910-74) hailed from a Scottish family settled in India for six generations. His love for the denizens of Indian jungle led him to big game hunting and eventually to writing real-life adventure stories. His books are hailed as classics of jungle lore