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Deep in the rain forests of the Amazon jungle, a village of very lazy people wishes to do nothing but lie in their hammocks and think great thoughts. One day, a mysterious man arrives who is able to create monkeys that do absolutely everything for them. Soon, the monkeys multiply and take on every human activity--including complaining. This humorous Colombian fable perfectly evokes the spirit, rhy... More

Deep in the rain forests of the Amazon jungle, a village of very lazy people wishes to do nothing but lie in their hammocks and think great thoughts. One day, a mysterious man arrives who is able to create monkeys that do absolutely everything for them. Soon, the monkeys multiply and take on every human activity--including complaining. This humorous Colombian fable perfectly evokes the spirit, rhythms, and imagery of South America. Illustrated by Diana Bryan. Ages 5 and up. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series, We All Have Tales. Audio and video versions using the same text and illustrations are narrated by Raul Julia with original music by Lee Ritenour. Worldfest Houston Gold Special Jury Award. DVD and digital downloads are available at Amazon Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. The audiobook is available at Audible.com. Hard cover library bound editions of the book are available at www.rabbitears.com. Rabbit Ears stories open a door to the world of great literature. These are timeless and beloved stories that have delighted generations, and continue to offer powerful lessons for today's audiences. Readers of all ages will explore faraway lands and cultures through folktales. You will walk alongside heroes of long ago legends. And discover master storytellers such as Beatrix Potter, Hans Christian Andersen, and Rudyard Kipling. Original illustrations in full color add another dimension to each story, and the texts will foster a love of reading. Get the entire Rabbit Ears library!

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