Of all the animals in the rain forest, Jabut was the favorite.
Jabut is an unusual Tale of a trickster\'s fall from grace, and of how creation can sometimes come from chaos..
Gerald Mcdermott makes myths new again for readers of all ages, using language as vibrant and colorful as his bold illustrations. all the while plotting a trick of his own. . .
When a concert takes place in heaven, Vulture offers to fly Jabut there .
His song reminded Tapir of being tricked, Jaguar of being fooled, and time and again it reminded Vulture that he had no song at all.
But his music was a reminder, too, of the mischievous pranks Jabut sometimes played.
His shell was smooth and shiny, and the songs he played on his flute were sweet.
Of all the animals in the rain forest, Jabut was the favorite