When Aravind Krish Bala first brought back stories and pictures from the forest for his daughter, Spatika, she thought her father owned those forests. Now, after listening to his many stories, she knows they belong to the wild animals. Aravind used to be a teacher, and is now a journalist writing on environment, wildlife and conservation.
A majestic elephant protects the forest from timber traders, tree cutters and poachers. One day, the Forest Department receives orders to hunt the elephant down. An absorbing read based on true events, it highlights the complex cause of conservation. 2018: Best of Indian Children's Writing: Contemporary
A thrilling book based on a true story of an encounter with the endangered cat in the Western Ghats in India. Stunning pastels bring to life the majestic black panther.
