About the Book: Tracing Roots
For centuries, people have sought to make sense of the world around them
through stories, and this holds true for trees as well. Why does the coconut
have eyes? How did a cobbler prove his wisdom with a tiny seed? How did a
jackfruit tree help Birbal solve a robbery? Thatha takes Samar, Maya, Shyam, and
Nisha all over India and beyond through 12 stories that span several cultures.
Mallika Ravikumars retelling of myths, legends, and folktales from different
traditions will delight readers young and old, while Swati Kharbandas
awe-inspiring illustrations showcase the staggering beauty of the trees that
surround us.....