A group of long-tailed monkeys encounters a river without a bridge. Ingeniously, they climb a tree on one bank, forming a chain by holding each other's tails. They swing until the last monkey grasps a tree on the opposite bank. This monkey climbs up, and the chain shifts to the other side, allowing all to cross. The story emphasizes cooperation and mutual assistance, suggesting that harmony among siblings can be achieved through helping one another, as demonstrated by the monkeys.
By Madeline Leslie · First published 1970 · Genre: Fable, Allegory, Children's Literature