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The Greedy Python by Richard Buckley

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The Greedy Python

Richard Buckley

Little Simon · Print & ebook · July 7, 2009

Reading lane: Reptiles & Amphibians

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring The Greedy Python.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Greed Gets Silly

A wry jungle tale pairs comic greed with friendship, manners, and Eric Carle’s whimsical illustrations.

Come here for

  • A playful animal story about manners, respect, and friendship

Expect

  • Whimsical illustrations with refreshed colors and layout

Book Details

Authors
Richard Buckley
Publisher
Little Simon
Published
July 7, 2009
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Reptiles & Amphibians · Alligators & Crocodiles
Reading lane
Reptiles & Amphibians

Affinity

Publisher Categories

  • Reptiles & Amphibians

  • The Classics

  • Folktale Retellings

About This Book

In this humorous tale about manners, respect, and friendship, a greedy python eats every creature he comes across in the jungle. From a tiny mouse to an enormous elephant, the eaten animals eventually befriend one another in the belly of the snake where they team up and kick the inside of the python until he spits them out. Rather than learning his lesson, the python sticks to his greedy ways. When he spots his own tail and mistakes it for food, he swallows himself and...dis...

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In this humorous tale about manners, respect, and friendship, a greedy python eats every creature he comes across in the jungle. From a tiny mouse to an enormous elephant, the eaten animals eventually befriend one another in the belly of the snake where they team up and kick the inside of the python until he spits them out. Rather than learning his lesson, the python sticks to his greedy ways. When he spots his own tail and mistakes it for food, he swallows himself and...disappears! Last published as a board book in 1998, this classic story whimsically illustrated by Eric Carle returns with refreshed colors and layout, and a fresh new cover design. Children and adults alike will enjoy this hilarious tale of a snake too greedy for his own good!

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