Once upon a time, high in the winding branches of a large and leafy ancient jungle, deep in the green, lay a sprawling vast kingdom. At the helm of this jungle kingdom whooped the delightfully large and hairy King Ravana, leader of all the creatures who lived in the jungle, and who was considered extremely clever and very kind. King Ravana had many friends living by his side who helped him tend to the smooth running of the kingdom. Avid readers will know him as one of the archetype monkey-achievers, friends to the smooth talking but sidewinding trickster monkey Kavi who was always offering advice. In these jungle circles Kavi was known for his nimble wit and ready solutions. Then there was the revered Shira, the Lady King Elephant, who protected the circus, and Talia, the wise Owl King and Master of Knowledge. Wherever they sat was naturally considered the whispering seat of wisdom. Under the wise rule of King Ravana, the jungle was a tranquil place. All the animals lived peacefully in...

The jungle, the king and his friends.