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The Monkey King

Written by: Shobha Viswanath
Narrated by: Saeed Jaffrey
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After tasting the delicious and juicy mango, the King of Benares and his army have arrived at the Monkey Kingdom in search of more mangoes. Can Kapi the monkey king find a way to protect his subjects? A timeless Jataka story that warms your heart again and again!

Music and sound: 3 Brothers & a Violin; voices: Nosherwan Jehangir, Adarsh Hegde, Narayan Parasuram, Shobha Viswanath and Saeed Jaffrey; songs: 'Welcome to the Jungle': Sriram Parasuram, 'Monkeys We're the Monkeys': Anuradha Sriram Sriram Parasuram, 'Come on Ye Fishermen': Beena Desai and Sanjeev Chimalgee, 'O Monkey Friend, O Valiant One': C. P. Viswanath; direction, script and lyrics: Shobha Viswanath; background score: Prakash Shetty; music arrangements: Narayan Parasuram.

©2004 Karadi Tales (P)2004 Karadi Tales Action & Adventure Animal Fiction Animals Animals & Nature Apes & Monkeys Classic Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Literature & Fiction
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Excellent story of a monkey king who tried his best to protect his subjects. Very well performed audio story. Enjoyed listening to it

A brave monkey king who won the heart of his enemy

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I loved it!!! Saeed Jaffery as Karadi is mesmerizing. The story is the king again!

Aaaamaaazinnng!!! Transported me to another world!

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It is such a beautiful story. Must listen for every leader, leader in making and parents.

A must listen for elders and children alike

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I enjoyed listening to the story. It was sort of like a quick read.

Good story.

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~The story: Good, The music: Loud~

I wish the audible version was thought for people who listen for going to sleep.
The loud music ruined it for me. Nor sure how kids are supposed to use it as bedtime story or so. Good for afternoon monkeying around with your kids/nephews/nieces.

The story: Good, The music: Loud

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