Shanti Means Peace is the story of a baby tiger whose parents are man-eaters and have been killed by the villagers. Kallu, a small boy, befriends the little tiger and names him Shanti, which means peace. Even though Shanti has proven himself trustworthy, Kallu's father and the other villagers plan to kill him. Kallu warns his friend, the little tiger, to stay away. This story has a surprising ending.