The Monkey and the Crocodile

Story excerpt

A large tree stood on the seashore. Sweet fruit hung among its leaves all year round. A monkey lived in the tree. He climbed from branch to branch, choosing the ripest fruit. One day, a crocodile came out of the water. He lay down beneath the tree and rested in the shade. “Here, try one!” called the monkey. He picked a piece of fruit and tossed it down.