Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
A peddler loses his caps to a group of mischievous monkeys.
Summary
Caps for Sale is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Esphyr Slobodkina and first published in 1938. The story follows a peddler who walks through a village selling caps. After taking a nap under a tree, he wakes up to find that a group of mischievous monkeys have stolen all of his caps. The peddler then tries to get his caps back from the monkeys.
Interpretation
The story of Caps for Sale is a lesson in perseverance and determination. The peddler never gives up trying to get his caps back, even when the monkeys outsmart him. In the end, he is able to get his caps back and continue on his journey.
Who is this book for?
Caps for Sale is a children's book intended for readers aged 3-7.
Keywords
Children's, Picture, Book, Perseverance, Determination