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MONKEY : A TRICKSTER TALE FROM INDIA
BY GERALD MCDERMOTT
Author and illustrator Gerald McDermott brings the colors in India to life in this bright and beautifully rich traditional Indian folktale . This folktale tells the story of Monkey , who wants the delicious mangos across the river but can ’ t swim . Crocodile is hungry too , but his eyes are not on mangoes , instead they ’ re on Monkey . When Monkey realizes Crocodile ’ s offer for a ride on his back is a trap , he has to think quickly . Will monkey get his mangoes , or will Crocodile get Monkey ? Full of humour and clever thinking , this tale will delight readers . Purchase on Amazon .
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