The Heart of a Monkey

"The Heart of a Monkey" is a clever Swahili folk tale from East Africa, collected by Andrew Lang and featured in "The Lilac Fairy Book," published in 1910. When a friendly shark invites a monkey on a journey across the sea, the monkey soon learns the trip isn't quite what it seems, and he'll need every ounce of his quick wit to find his way home. A playful story about friendship, trust, and the power of a calm and clever mind.