'Long, long ago, in a small town in Kerala, trumpets blew and bells rang out loud... Adikeshavan the Elephant and Other Folktales: Stories from Aithihyamala is a

fascinating celebration of the folklores and legends of Kerala. They are tales that chronicle the lives of legendary kings and queens, the godly and the supernatural, and yes, those magnificent elephants that are so much a part of Kerala's heritage. They are without doubt an indispensable link to Kerala's exciting past.

In a compelling read, Sreelata Menon one of the leading voices in children's literature re-introduces us to the incredible Kerala of Kottarathil Sankunni's famous classic. Elegantly illustrated by Anil Narayanan it is both a feast for the mind as well as the eyes.