Pattan's Pumpkin: An Indian Flood Story

Pattan's Pumpkin is a retelling of a traditional tale from the Irular tribe in Southern India. The story revolves around Pattan who discovers a wilting yellow-flower vine in his valley. He replants and nurtures it, watching as it transforms into a pumpkin that grows larger than the goats, elephants, and even the mountains. When a catastrophic flood threatens the valley, Pattan uses the enormous pumpkin to save his family, animals, seeds, grains, and saplings, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Noah's Ark. The narrative is complemented by Frane Lessac's vibrant illustrations and serves as a fascinating example of the unique variations of traditional flood myths told around the world.