The top of the Taj Mahal

Mishu, the little monkey, lives with his family in the grounds of the Taj Mahal in India.

But Mishu's brothers and sisters say he's too small to join in with their games.

So one day, Mishu announces that he is going to climb to the top of the huge Taj Mahal.

His family doesnt believe him, but Mishu has an idea.

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