Monkey depicts the adventures of Prince Tripitaka, a young Buddhist priest on a dangerous pilgrimage to India to retrieve sacred scriptures accompanied by his three unruly disciples: the greedy pig creature Pipsy, the river monster Sandy & Monkey. Hatched from a stone egg & given the secrets of heaven & earth, the irrepressible trickster Monkey can ride on the clouds, become invisible & transform into other shapes skills that prove very useful when the four travellers come up against the dragons, bandits, demons & evil wizards that threaten to prevent them in their quest. Wu Ch`eng-en wrote Monkey in the mid-sixteenth century, adding his own distinctive style to an ancient Chinese legend, & in so doing created a dazzling combination of nonsense with profundity, slapstick comedy with spiritual wisdom. ...

`” After all, ” he said, ”you`re only a monkey spirit. How can you delude yourself into supposing that you can seize the Jade Emperor`s throne?”` Featuring the adventures of the irrepressible, cloud-riding trickster Monkey & his band of unruly disciples, this centuries-old Chinese fantasy blends beauty with absurdity, nonsense with profundity. ...

Monkey lived all alone in the jungle. He liked it that way. Monkey lives a quiet life, alone in the jungle. At least, he does until a visitor arrives & spoils his peace. The Little One makes himself right at home, he wants to share Monkey`s jungle & life. Will this odd couple get along or go their separate ways? This is a charming, warm-hearted tale of the importance of friendship & the power of jam sandwiches. ...

This family-friendly game is packed with mischievous monkeys & other primates from all around the world for hours of bingo fun. It features such firm favorites as the ring-tailed lemur & the chimpanzee, one of our closest living relatives, as well as more unusual creatures like the mustachioed emperor tamarin & the tiny, carnivorous western tarsier, whose eyes are as big as its brain & whose head can rotate 180° in either direction. Boasting 64 weird, wonderful, & beautiful species, Monkey Bingo is filled with fun facts & glorious illustrations that are guaranteed to delight monkey lovers & novices alike. Mark each species off on your card as it`s called & be the first to shout BINGO! ...

The Monkey`s Fist knot, named for its resemblance to a bunched h&, was developed as a weight to make it easier to throw ropes. Constructed with hemp cord ideal for keeping doors open. Monkey`s Fist Tying Wrap three turns around your fingers (metal here). Pass the end through the middle. Make three more turns around the first ones. Pass the end through the middle. Make three more turns locking the previous turns & remove fingers. Tie a knot in the end & tuck it into the center. Then tighten every turn.https://www.animatedknots.com/monkeysfist/index.php ...

Monkey lives in a jungle that tourists love to visit. But he`s getting tired of them taking pictures of him all the time
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”I`ve lost my mum!” It`s not too much fun being lost in the jungle, & little monkey wants his mummy. A kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don`t seem to be having much luck as the well-meaning butterfly misunderstands monkey`s descriptions & leads him to all sorts of unsuitable animals! But eventually, they find... Dad! It`s just as well that he knows exactly where mum is, & she`s waiting with a well-deserved cuddle. Monkey Puzzle is a clever, funny & charming tale from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover & beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson & Scheffler fans! Also available in board book format & with striking redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo`s Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail & the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Charlie Cook`s Favourite Book, & A Squash & a Squeeze. ...

Poor little Monkey has lost his mum. Kindly Butterfly tries to help, but somehow she keeps getting it wrong! Will Monkey ever find his mum? Children will have hours of fun assembling six favourite jigsaw scenes from the best-selling book, & reading the original story. ...

This is an exciting title in this informative series, containing over 100 full-colour stickers, which children can match to the illustrations. This beautifully illustrated sticker book doubles as a spotter`s guide, with accurate & simple descriptions that allow children to seek out & find a whole variety of monkeys, apes & primates, noting down when & where they were spotted in the spaces provided. ...

Expert ditty work this one, made by fishermen in off-season. Cotton with solid brass. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...