
By Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal, Jing Jing Tsong (Illustrator)
Can a peacock's dance summon rain to save a parched village?
In a drought-stricken jungle, Monkey recalls a tale of peacocks who can summon rain through dance. Desperate for water, he embarks on a quest to discover if the legend holds truth. As the village's hope dwindles, will Monkey's journey bring salvation or reveal a forgotten myth? Dive into this vibrant tale of belief and nature's wonders, where the rhythm of a dance might just change everything.
A beautiful myth from India comes to life in this enchanting, New York Times bestselling picture book.
Near a majestic mountain in a vast jungle with many mango trees, it has not rained for weeks and weeks. The village well and pond are dry. Monkey and his friends look everywhere for water, but they have no luck. And then Monkey remembers a story his mama used to tell him, a story about how peacocks can make it rain by dancing. So he sets out to see if the story is true…
This little-known legend, told with dramatic rhythm and illustrated with the colors and textures of India, is sure to delight and inspire.
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