Talan was a Royal Bengal Tiger who lived in the Sundarbans jungle. Out hunting one day, Talan came across a statue of Buddha which started him down a path of reflection; reflection on the way he lives and of what compassion means. What does his decision say about him? Was he enlightened? Was he a fool? Or was he somewhere in between? All the jungle creatures know the story, perhaps you should too This book contains thematic elements (death and sadness) that you may not be ready to discuss with your child; consider this before purchasing.