Author: Jan Payne
Illustrator: Peter Rutherford
Year: 2002
Publisher: Parragon Books, UK
Age: 5 and above
No. of Pages: 46
ISBN: 978 0 75257 002 1
This fantastic mini-collection of jungle tales has to be among the best animal tales I've read so far. The animals’ roles and habitat are mostly intact and yet each tale is packed with humor, wit and pragmatism that make it relevant to children.
The tales feature a monkey who wants to grow tall, rather quickly, a hippopotamus whose best friend is a hermit crab, a crocodile who can’t stop smiling, a lonely lion, an annoying tiger who copies others and a forgetful elephant.
Now, that ought to pique your curiosity. This is a must-have. :-)
Excerpt
So they built another house, this time of bamboo.
“This won’t blow away ,” said Custard.
But an elephant appeared. And, oh dear! Bamboo is an elephant’s favourite food.
“Yummy!” said the elephant. “Thanks for bringing me my breakfast!” And he stuffed Custard’s house into his mouth!
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