The Wise Monkey and Other Animal Stories (Hardcover)

The Wise Monkey and Other Animal Stories Book Description

What happens when a crocodile marries a village girl? How does a white elephant rescue a hunter? What is the outcome of a contest between a mosquito and a lion? Who is the oldest among the threethe quail, the elephant or the monkey? Who is the rabbit in the moon? Here are twelve endearing tales of adventure and friendship between animals and humans. Quirky, comical and wise, these stories have enthralled adults and children alike throughout India and have been passed down generations in the form of oral narratives.

Collected by Geeta Ramanujam from storytellers all over South India as well as the Panchatantra and the Jataka Tales, The Wise Monkey and Other Animal Stories will not only amuse and entertain children but also fire their imagiantion.

Ajanta Guhathakurtas delightful colour illustrations create a distinct atmosphere for each story and make the jungle come alive.

'A delightful book with a must-read collection of stories.'
The Hindu

Book Details

Title:	The Wise Monkey and Other Animal Stories
Publisher:	Penguin Books India
Author:
Edition:	Hardcover
Language:	English
ISBN:	0143335456
No. of Pages:	120

Deliverable Countries: This product ships to India, Sri Lanka.

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