The Monkey and the Crocodile - by Ellen C Babbitt & Ellsworth Young (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Timid rabbits, noble deer, quarrelsome quails, greedy merchants, and other memorable animal and human characters populate these timeless fables, all of which offer thought-provoking morals. Includes charming silhouette illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Children will be enchanted by the quaint humor and timeless wisdom of these age-old fables drawn from Buddhist texts. Timid rabbits, noble deer, quarrelsome quails, greedy merchants, and other memorable animal and human characters populate the tales, all of which offer thought-provoking morals. <br>"The Turtle Who Couldn't Stop Talking" illustrates the folly of offering a reply when silence is the best answer; "The Ox Who Won the Forfeit" testifies to the effectiveness of kindness rather than brute force; and "The Golden Goose" and "The Penny-Wise Monkey" demonstrate how greed can ruin good fortune. These and dozens of other captivating stories are further enhanced by charming silhouette images.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Ellen C. Babbitt based these stories on translations by Professor E. B. Cowell, Professor of Sanskrit at the University of Cambridge, and his associates.<br>Ellsworth Young, an illustrator of books and magazines, was also a noted landscape artist employed by the WPA.
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