Storyseeker: The Peacock Who Talked Too Much

Peacock loves to talk about…himself! But while Peacock boasts, his animal friends help one another. Inspired by the saying Actions Speak Louder Than Words, this entertaining tale transports young readers to the tropical lands of India to meet a boastful peacock who learns that to save the day (or egg) he must put his words into action. The message is one of gentle encouragement to do something positive that would make a real difference, as sometimes our actions are more meaningful than our words alone. Gond tribal artists are renowned for using bold lines, vivid colours and intricate patterns. Traditionally, Gond artists made paints from flowers, leaves, charcoal and other natural materials. From their home in Madhya Pradesh, India, Japani and Dileep Shyam are keeping up their family tradition of painting, sharing their tribe’s unique style of art. Illustrated with sumptuous Indian tribal art this delightful tale shows that love and friendship are sometimes best shown by action and not words.