Spunky Little Monkey

About this book

A hilarious, high-energy romp by a beloved author and an exciting new artist.

Sleepy little monkey won’t get out of bed. Mama called the Doctor and the Doctor said: “Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Gooseberry Pies — Monkey needs some exercise!”

Sleepy little monkeys everywhere will clap, stomp, shake, and cheer while chanting this rhythmic, energetic dance song based on a popular playground game.

And as they move their heads, hands, hips, and feet, everyone will be bursting with clapping energy and ready to start a new day!

With humour, high energy, and Bill Martin Jr’s trademark rhythm and rhyme, young readers will learn to name parts of the body. And the book makes a perfect exercise warm-up to start off a busy day of school!

Reviews

Praise for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr, illustrated by Lois Ehlert:

"This nonsense verse delights with its deceptively simple narrative and with the repetition of such catchy phrases as 'skit skat skoodle doot.''' --Publishers Weekly

Praise for Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr, illustrated by Eric Carle:

"It's a terrific book for teaching colors and...it's a high-interest, beginning reader with rhythm, repetition, and predictability." --Booklist

Praise for Hooray for Hat! by Brian Won:

"Won's expressively posed animal figures and the spare narrative are placed on white backgrounds that both brighten the colors and give each scene a clean, spacious look. Moreover, the repeated chorus endows the episode with storytime-friendly rhythm and predictability. A tip of the hat to this buoyant debut." --Booklist

"The artwork, done in a pastel palette, is appealing and playful, and the heritage of Mary Blair can be seen in the spreads...This lighthearted story revels in the small acts that make life better -- cheers all around." --Kirkus Reviews