Mangoes and Bananas tells the tale of Kanchil the mouse deer and Monyet the monkey—two friends who plant a garden together. But when the trees bear fruit, Monyet begins to eat everything himself. Kanchil has to act fast if he is to get anything at all.
Combining folk art with folk tale, this book reflects the warmth and richness of both traditions. The earth-toned illustrations—at once sophisticated and playful—are the result of a time-honored, all-natural process. This book will entertain anyone who seeks a quintessential folk story.
Born and raised in India, Nathan Kumar Scott is a Seattle-based storyteller. Scott has collected folk tales from around the world.

Mangoes and Bananas

Children's Books

Scott, Nathan Kumar

Animals

Tara Books

Kanchil, the beloved trickster mouse-deer of Indonesian folklore, falls into a pit. With only a banana leaf for company, he invents a prophecy to trick some unlikely animals into helping him out—if the world doesn’t end first! And if anyone dares sneeze, the consequences will be dire.
This sequel to the popular Mangoes and Bananas is illustrated in the Patachitra tradition of Orissa, eastern India; it is an intricate and colorful painting style that brings a cast of enchanting animals to life.
Born and raised in India, Colorado-based Nathan Kumar Scott is a collector of folktales from around the world.

The Sacred Banana Leaf

Arts & Photography

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Mangoes and Bananas

The Sacred Banana Leaf