Tiju Mundakappalli, from a small village called Kaipattoor in Kerala, never knew his words would travel far. As a child, he grew up in the green lands of Pathanamthitta, reading stories and watching village life unfold. His love for simple things in life made him notice what others ignored. Later, in cities like Bangalore and Coimbatore, he studied and started writing small stories. Today, while working in Kuwait, he still finds time to write.
In college, many students just study and pass exams, but tiju began writing stories. His passion for writing for children started from his college days. He didn’t wait for a big publisher. Instead, he started small, sharing his work with local newspapers and magazines. Children in his hometown began loving his stories. He always used simple words and cute ideas. He believes children understand emotions better than adults. That’s why he always keeps his stories soft, funny, and full of feelings.
One day, Tiju thought, “What if a donkey goes on a vacation?” That’s how he got the idea for his book A Short Vacation of a Donkey. In the story, donkey becomes a friend. It is not a conventional story, but The Unusual Tale. This is not just a funny tale, it’s a story where a donkey and a person meet by chance and slowly become friends. They travel together and have new experiences. The donkey is not just an animal here. It is shown as a loving friend. This kind of friendship is rare, but possible.
Tiju didn’t make this story from imagination alone. He has met people and animals who stayed close to his heart. The book shows real feelings from real life. These experiences helped him write with real emotions. Many times, we forget that even a short meeting can become a big part of our lives. The story shows that any bond – even with a donkey – can bring joy. Kids reading the book will laugh, but also feel the warmth in the story.
The book is not very long, but every page brings a new moment. The book continues to spread smiles with every page. It makes readers smile, think, and even hug their friends or pets. The story moves with light-hearted adventures. Children can read it easily and parents can enjoy it too. Tiju’s goal was never fame – he just wanted to write something that makes people happy. And with this book, he surely did that.
