The Panda and the Monkey

In a lush green forest where bamboo grows tall and soft, Bao the panda leads a calm, quiet life among the groves, nibbling leaves and listening to the wind. He carries a small woven bamboo basket for snacks and keeps a little green leaf tucked behind his ear. Not far off, Milo the monkey swings through the high branches, curious and playful, his long curling tail trailing and a small red scarf around his neck. On a sunny morning the two meet, and Bao offers to share his bamboo shoots.

Milo proposes an adventure: he will climb high to spot the best bamboo, while Bao guides the way through the groves. As they walk, Milo learns to slow down and wait, and Bao accepts help crossing a wobbly log over a stream. This gentle tale by Jane MEADOW explores patience, sharing, and making room for each other's favorite things, and it can be read on Kids Tale Book. Its simple forest setting and two warm-hearted characters suit reading aloud at bedtime or in the classroom.