The Monkey and the Crocodile: And Other Fables from the Jataka Tales of India by

Description: The Monkey and the Crocodile by Ellen Babbitt Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description 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." Publisher Description 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. ""The Turtle Who Couldnt 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. Author Biography Ellen C. Babbitt based these stories on translations by Professor E. B. Cowell, Professor of Sanskrit at the University of Cambridge, and his associates. Ellsworth Young, an illustrator of books and magazines, was also a noted landscape artist employed by the WPA. Details ISBN 0486796140 ISBN-13 9780486796147 Title The Monkey and the Crocodile Author Ellen Babbitt Format Paperback Year 2015 Pages 192 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. GE_Item_ID:95368403; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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