Name: Monkey
ISBN: 9780544339187

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Clever, With a Bite

A hungry monkey, a hungry crocodile, and a classic Indian trickster tale make for lively reading.

Come here for

A playful contest of wits
Vibrant colors and a sprinkling of mischief

Expect

A clear, kid-friendly telling of a classic tale
Tension softened by cleverness

Book Details

Authors: Gerald McDermott
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: November 18, 2014
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Monkeys & Apes · Alligators & Crocodiles
Reading lane: Monkeys & Apes

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Publisher Categories

Alligators & Crocodiles
Monkeys & Apes
Fairy Tales & Folklore
Stories Set in Asia

About This Book

Monkey is hungry for the delicious mangoes on the island in the river, but he can't swim! How will he get there? Crocodile offers to carry Monkey across the water on his back, so Monkey hops aboard. Trouble is, Crocodile is hungry, too—for Monkey! Will clever Monkey come up with a way to get the mangoes and escape Crocodile's sharp teeth? Master storyteller and artist Gerald McDermott brings the vibrant colors of India to his telling of this classic trickster tale, which has...

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Monkey is hungry for the delicious mangoes on the island in the river, but he can't swim! How will he get there? Crocodile offers to carry Monkey across the water on his back, so Monkey hops aboard. Trouble is, Crocodile is hungry, too—for Monkey! Will clever Monkey come up with a way to get the mangoes and escape Crocodile's sharp teeth? Master storyteller and artist Gerald McDermott brings the vibrant colors of India to his telling of this classic trickster tale, which has plenty of cleverness and a sprinkling of mischief.