Kali And The Rat Snake (English)

Kali and the Rat Snake (English)

Age Group: 6+ years
Format: Paperback
Size: 10.5 x 8.25 inches
No. of Pages: 24

Kali dreads school—he feels like an outsider, with no friends and a life that seems too different. His father is a renowned snake-catcher from the Irula tribe, but Kali wishes he had a more ‘ordinary’ job. He’s even afraid his classmates will discover his favourite snack: fried termites.

But when a rat snake slithers into the classroom one day, everything changes.

Told with warmth and empathy, Kali and the Rat Snake is a moving story about identity, belonging, and finding pride in who you are. Written by an author closely engaged with environmental themes, it brings attention to traditional knowledge and cultural heritage.

Recognition:
– Featured in Best of Indian Children’s Writing: Contemporary (2018)