In this ancient parable from India, a forest-dwelling hunter learns that cruelty has consequences and that compassion has rewards. When the hunter meets the wise man Narada, "Do unto others as they would do unto you" takes on a very concrete meaning as they sage leads the hunter on an imagined journey in which the hunter becomes the hunted. When the hunter realises how his actions affect other living things, he has a change of heart and begins to live in peace with the animals he once pursued.Kosa Ely adapts this traditional Indian tale into an inviting narrative that presents the universal golden rule in a new and appealing way. Anna Johansson's richly detailed illustrations evoke the animal kingdom and enchanted forests with fine lines and luminous colours. The Peaceable Forest is the ideal picture book to inspire young readers to respect life in all its forms.