My Friends from the Forest

<b>‘Sometimes when the old tiger was very lonely he gave a great roar which could be heardthroughout the forest. The villagers thought he was roaring in anger but the jungle knew thathe was really roaring out of loneliness. When the sound of his roar had died away he pausedstanding still waiting for an answering roar; but it never came.’</b><br><br>No matter how old we get or how busy our lives become there is something about stories involvinganimals that tug at our hearts. In the fast-paced world of today stories about forest animals—involving folly adventure joy and laughter—give us a respite from the boredom of everyday life. <br><br>In <i>My Friends from the Forest</i> Ruskin Bond transports us to the vibrant world of panthers leopards snakes elephants and many more lovely animals. Bond’s enchanting prose along with his elegant storytelling makes us dream of a world where we live in harmony with our friends from the forest. The stories in this collection are sure to take you on a joyful and adventurous journey through the forests of India.