Robi Dobi: The Marvellous Adventures of an Indian Elephant

When Robi Dobi, an Indian Elephant, rescues a strange orange creature from a fast-flowing river, he finds himself at the beginning of a most extraordinary adventure. The creature, who is in fact a little mouse, has been sprayed bright orange by the cunning snake witch, Slimey Kimey, so that she can spot her victim easily. Robi Dobi knows just how to help his new friend regain his rightful color, and together they embark on an eventful journey in search of the Great Painter in the Sky. Madhur Jaffrey has skillfully embellished great Indian folklore with modern touches for contemporary readers, while Amanda Hall's jewel-bright illustrations are a sheer visual delight.Madhur Jaffrey is renowned for both her children's books and her cookbooks; born in India, she now lives in New York.