Synopses & Reviews
An excellent choice for bedtime, this Smarties Book Prize-winning tale of two confused monkeys illustrates the differences between daytime and nighttime Night Monkey and Day Monkey's worlds are as different as night and day! What one fears, the other one loves, what one understands, only confuses the other. But in learning about each other's opposite worlds and laughing at their own misunderstandings, they learn to be the best of friends. This boisterous and rhythmic read-along story by Julia Donaldson is stunningly illustrated by Lucy Richards.
Review
"A charmingly rhythmic poem . . . a clever way of reassuring small children about night-time." Evening Standard
Review
"Ideal bedtime reading." Independent
Synopsis
Julia Donaldson's beloved rhyming picture book story about two monkeys who are as different as night and day yet still learn to be friends - with adorable, sumptuous illustrations from Lucy Richards.
Night Monkey and Day Monkey don't think they have much in common. But when they each spend time in the other's opposite worlds, they learn a lot - and they also learn to be the best of friends. Little hands will love turning the pages of this beautiful board book. The perfect storytelling experience for babies and toddlers.
One of the finest stories from Julia Donaldson, the author behind The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Scarecrow's Wedding and What the Ladybird Heard. Full of fun and food for thought, Night Monkey, Day Monkey is beautifully illustrated by Lucy Richards.
Synopsis
An excellent choice for bedtime, this Smarties Book Prize-winning tale of two confused monkeys illustrates the differences between daytime and nighttime Night Monkey and Day Monkey's worlds are as different as night and day What one fears, the other one loves, what one understands, only confuses the other. But in learning about each other's opposite worlds and laughing at their own misunderstandings, they learn to be the best of friends. This boisterous and rhythmic read-along story by Julia Donaldson is stunningly illustrated by Lucy Richards.
Synopsis
Count with Ted from one to 10 as he goes on an amazing nighttime adventureWhen Ted falls out of bed, three mice whisk him off on a breathtaking adventure. They zoom around in fast cars, go on a balloon ride, and climb a building-block mountain. It's all very exciting, but will Ted ever get back to his bed? This book's counting theme is woven perfectly into a magical, rhythmic text by The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson.
About the Author
Julia Donaldson is the author of more than 60 books, including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, and The Spiffiest Giant in Town. She was the 2011-2013 UK Children's Laureate. Anna Currey is the illustrator of When the World Was Waiting for You and The Wishing Club.