Synopses & Reviews
and#171;and#8220;Whether sublimely happy or ridiculously goofy, Christelowand#8217;s expressive monkeys pack a lot of appeal.and#8221;and#8212;
School Library Journal, starred review
and#8220;NO MORE MONKEYS JUMPING ON THE BED!and#8221; A sure-fire hit at story hour, this rhythmic romp is a counting lesson, too, as the five bouncy bed-jumpers bump their heads and get hauled off to the doctor one by one. Wonderful pencil and watercolor illustrations capture both the glee and the pratfalls of those misbehaving monkeys. (IRA/CBC Childrenand#8217;s Choice)
Since its publication more than twenty years ago, Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed has become a true childrenand#8217;s classic, selling millions of copies. This improved board book edition features all the art from the original hardcover edition at a new larger size.
Review
"Whether sublimely happy or ridiculously goofy, Christelow's expressive monkeys pack a lot of appeal." School Library Journal, Starred
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"A gleeful rendition of a happy, familiar rhyme doubles as a simple counting book that teaches numbers one through five. . . A nice bit of fun." Booklist, ALA
"Whether sublimely happy or ridiculously goofy, Christelow's expressive monkeys pack a lot of appeal." School Library Journal, Starred
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"In this exuberant picture-book rendition of the popular nursery rhyme, five little monkeys obediently bathe, brush their teeth, don their pajamas, and nestle together under the covers. . . . Squiggling, swirling lines of color capture the sense of unbridled motion as the monkeys bounce and, one by one, topple from the bed. . . . An amusingly presented counting exercise." Booklist, ALA
"Whether sublimely happy or ridiculously goofy, Christelow's expressive monkeys pack a lot of appeal." School Library Journal, Starred
Synopsis
As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves.
Synopsis
“NO MORE MONKEYS JUMPING ON THE BED!” The nursery rhyme “Five Little Monkeys” has long been a favorite song and finger play with the preschool set, but Eileen Christelow gives it new life as a hilarious picture book. Her expressive pencil and watercolor illustrations capture both the glee and the pratfalls of those misbehaving monkeys. A sure-fire hit at story hour, this rhythmic romp is a counting lesson, too, as the five bouncy bed-jumpers bump their heads and get hauled off to the doctor one by one. (IRA/CBC Childrens Choice Award, 1990)
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Celebrateand#160;25 years of marvelous monkey businessand#160;with this special edition ofand#160;a children's classic. Includes music and lyrics, a drawing activity, and an audio featuring lively music and sound effects.
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Introducing a special anniversary edition of a modern childrenand#8217;s classic.and#160;Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. One fell off and bumped his head.The mama called the doctor. The doctor said,"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!and#8221;and#160;Even doctorand#8217;s orders wonand#8217;t stop these silly monkeys from having their fun. But youand#8217;ll never guess what Mama does when the five little monkeys finally do fall asleep!and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Includes a free audio download, a and#8220;How to Draw a Monkeyand#8221; activity, and music and lyrics for the much-loved song.
About the Author
Eileen Christelow was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in a family of avid readers. It was in high school that she first made the leap from reader to writer, publishing her first stories in her high schooland#8217;s magazine. andnbsp; After studying art history and drawing in college, she discovered a love of photography and began building a career as a photographer. Her interest in childrenand#8217;s books was always strong, and after the birth of her daughter, she began thinking about writin