Five Little Monkeys With Nothing to Do - Hardcover

Christelow

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0618246150 ISBN 13: 9780618246151

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Trade), 2002

Synopsis

Five Monkeys Nothing to Do This sturdy, colorful board book tells the story of five little monkeys who, having nothing better to do, decide to get their house clean for Grandma's visit. With lively and amusing illustrations, this tale allows readers to join in the fun as the monkeys scurry about cleaning their rooms, the bathroom, beat the rug, and pick berries for dessert. Full-color illustrations. Full description

About this title

Product Description:

Complaining to their mother that they are bored, five young monkeys are instructed to clean the house and pick berries in preparation for Grandma Bessie's visit, but their efforts only serve to make the house even messier.

Review:

"This is pure silliness-just the kind kids like. . . . The monkeys are suitably active, and their mess-making skills, as demonstrated in the watercolor art, are impressive, with clothes scattered everywhere and dirty water overflowing the tub. . . . Plenty of fun." Booklist, ALA

"A lively readaloud." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"When five bored little monkeys complain of nothing to do, their mother gladly enlists their help in getting ready for Grandma's visit. In a great scurry, they clean their room, scrub the bathroom, beat the rug, and pick berries for dessert. Unfortunately, when they turn to readying themselves, they undo all their good work and mess and muddy the entire house. Wordless pictures show them cleaning again. . . . This book can be enjoyed one-on-one or at story hour, and all who read it will gain more appreciation for whoever does the cleaning at home." School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Trade)
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0618246150
• ISBN 13: 9780618246151
• Binding: Board book
• Number of pages: 28