Tale #21 The White Elephant

About this episode

This episode features a tale about the kindness and royalty of elephants and woodcutters from India.

Hello, fellow sleepy heads!Our 21st tale is from one of the countries our lovely listeners are listening from. Today's little story is about the kindness and royalty of big elephants and woodcatters. This story is from the book, The White Elephant, and Other Tales From India, retold by Georgene Faulkner. This book itself is filled with beautiful symmetry illustration and design, giving you the sense of exotic location and time. Alright, bring your blanket and I hope you enjoy tonight's story. Music by: JuiceNarrator: asakoFor any inquiries, please feel free to leave your comments or email to us to gnitalespodcast@gmail.com !**For Apple Podcast listners, you can find us ⁠⁠@G'nitales in Apple⁠ ⁠

People in this episode

Host: asako

Topics covered

• kindness
• royalty
• elephants
• storytelling
• illustration
• India

Keywords

• elephant
• kindness
• royalty
• story
• India
• Georgene Faulkner
• illustration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The White Elephant

Places: India

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