The Monkey And The Crocodile (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) [School & Library Binding]

Paul Galdone (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A retelling of an Indian fable relating to the former births of Buddha, in which, as a monkey, he manages to outwit the crocodile, who decides to capture him.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Turtleback (September 21, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0833507117
• ISBN-13: 978-0833507112
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,275,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for ages about 2 to 4, September 1, 2001

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Philip Hamilton (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Monkey And The Crocodile (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (School & Library Binding)

I've repeatedly read this book to my three-year-old granddaughter since she was two. When she visits us, it's one of the first two books that she asks for. (The other is the Goblin Story from Else Holmelund Minarik's "Little Bear's Visit.")

When she was two, she mainly liked the excitement of the "scary" crocodile. Now she enjoys the tricks that the crocodile and monkey play on each other. Also, this is a fun book to read aloud. You can easily add even more interest for your little one.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The clever monkey, March 13, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Monkey And The Crocodile (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (School & Library Binding)

Title: The Monkey and the Crocodile
Author: Paul Galdone
Favorite Characters: the Crocodiles

This story shows which is smarter of the two, the Monkey or the Crocodile. One of the crocodiles decided that he wanted to eat a monkey. The other crocodiles said that it could not be done, but the crocodile would not listen to them. The crocodile choose one of the monkeys and trick him into coming into the water. It worked, but the monkey tricked him back and got safely to shore. The story goes on like this with the crocodile luring the monkey into a trap and the monkey getting out safely.
Near the end, the monkey gets trapped on an island because the crocodile is in the way of the path. You'll never guess how the monkey solves his problem. Figure it out by reading this book...

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book for Kids, January 29, 2012

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R. Vrshek "rob" (chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Monkey And The Crocodile (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (School & Library Binding)

This was one of my favorite books as a child, and is now a favorite of our 2-year old daughter, who wants to read it nearly every night. It's a cute story, with just a little bit of suspense and some very funny parts.

I'm glad to see it is still in print and highly recommend to parents. If we were to lose this book, I would instantly replace it.