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Animals come to the rescue of a struggling family in this story based on a centuries-old tale of tea-picking monkeys, This is a richly-told story full of enchanting characters. It is brought to life by evocative and sumptuous illustrations by Juan Wijngaard. Ages: 4+
Synopsis
Tashi lives in a tiny village below the tea plantations where her mother earns a living. One day her mother falls ill, and Tashi must pick tea to earn the money for a doctor. But she is too small to reach the tender shoots and the cruel Overseer sends her away empty-handed. Tashi needs a miracle.
