Beautiful. I am not sure what the community of reviewers is missing in this small little treasure about a boy, Pigeon, who grows up and lives upon the back of a white elephant named Birch. Wonderful extensions on the myth of origin stories and plenty to ponder in the presentation of Hindi beliefs regarding elephants and turtles. Lost of quotes to pull out of this one, but I want to post this and get my readers on this little book right away.

This one is Hero's Journey ready. Notable connections to Of Mice and Men for its depiction of symbiotic relationships.

Instant ladders with upcoming books:

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Chained by Lynne Kelly