The Clever Monkey and the Crocodile

    By Sachhi Goel

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    15 Apr, 2024

    a monkey sitting on a tree branch in a jungle with a river and trees in the background and a sun in the sky, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, jungle

    Once upon a time, in a forest, a monkey lived on a jamoon tree near a river. He was known for his kindness and cleverness.

    a large alligator sitting on a rock in a jungle with oranges hanging from a tree and a river running through it, naturalism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    Nearby, a crocodile lived with his wife. One day, the crocodile rested under the monkey's tree, where he was offered some fruits.

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    The crocodile loved the fruits, so he returned for more the next day. As time passed, the monkey and the crocodile became good friends.

    a monkey and two monkeys sitting on a rock in a forest by a river with oranges on the tree, naturalism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, highly detailed digital painting

    One day, the monkey sent some fruits for the crocodile's wife. She liked the fruits but grew jealous of their friendship.

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    The crocodile's wife told him, 'If the fruits are so juicy, I wonder how sweet the monkey's heart would be. Get me his heart.'

    a cartoon alligator and a crocodile in a jungle setting with a man in the background looking on from the water, naturalism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, high detail illustration

    The crocodile was not willing to kill his friend, but he felt trapped. So, he invited the monkey to his home for dinner.

    a cartoon monkey sitting on a small island in the middle of a river with a tree in the background, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    The monkey was happy but couldn't swim, so the crocodile took him on his back. The crocodile was relieved to have tricked the monkey.

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    However, while talking, the crocodile blurted out the real reason for taking the monkey home. The monkey was shocked but remained calm.

    a monkey sitting on a crocodile in a jungle setting with a river running through it and a jungle background, naturalism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    The clever monkey quickly thought of a plan. He told the crocodile, 'You should have told me earlier. I left my heart on the tree.'

    a monkey riding on the back of a crocodile in a river surrounded by jungles and trees, with a man on the back of the alligator, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    The crocodile, believing the monkey, decided to take him back to the tree. The monkey's quick thinking had given him a chance to escape.

    a monkey hanging from a tree in a jungle with a river running through it and a jungle background with trees and bushes, primitivism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, jungle

    As soon as they reached the tree, the monkey quickly climbed up, leaving the crocodile surprised. He had outsmarted the crocodile.

    a monkey and a monkey are sitting on a rock in the jungle by a river and a forest with a sun, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Alex Petruk APe, storybook illustration

    The clever monkey realized the importance of choosing company wisely and the power of presence of mind. The crocodile had lost a friend due to his wife's greed.

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