The monkey and the crocodile

Galdone, Paul

The monkey and the crocodile - China - 32 p. 8 x 0.38 x 28.58 inches (hardcover) - 1997

The Monkey and The Crocodile by Paul Galdone is a retelling of a classic Jataka tale from India. In this story the monkeys live in the trees, and the crocodiles live in the water. One day, a young crocodile decides he wants to eat a monkey and comes up with a plan to catch one. Through cunning tricks the two creatures try to outsmart each other, but the crocodile is no match for the clever monkey.

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Children's Literature
Myths, Fables or Tales
Folk Tales
Playing Tricks