Synopses & Reviews
andlt;b andgt;These monkeys are on the move! A playful, rhyming picture book from an award-winning team.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Two little monkeys playing near a tree,andnbsp; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;Iandgt;One named Cheeky, and one named Chee. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Look out, Cheeky! Look out, Chee! andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Someoneand#8217;s prowlingand#8212;who could it be?andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;/Iandgt;Can two clever monkeys outwit a hungry creature whoand#8217;s on the prowl for a tasty lunch? And just who andlt;Iandgt;isandlt;/Iandgt; this hungry prowler? From bestselling picture book giants Mem Fox and Jill Barton, here is a sweet, surprise-filled story thatand#8217;s sure to have little ones everywhere leaping with delight!andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;
Review
and#8220;Mem Fox has produced another story in rhyme that will encourage language development among even the youngest of readersand#8230;. The repetition of certain words and phrases contributes to the accessibility of this story, and young children will chime inand#8230;. Bartonand#8217;s art captures mischievous grins on the little monkeys, which gives them an anthropomorphic presence. This jaunty adventure must be added to the Fox bibliography.and#8221;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8212;andlt;i andgt;Library Media Connection, andlt;/iandgt;Recommended
Review
* and#8220;Irresistible rhythm, adorable monkeys and pitch-perfect rhyme make this a must-have for the preschool setand#8230;. Bartonand#8217;s soft watercolors, in purple, gray and tan, are both captivating and comfortingand#8212;never will readers actually fear for Cheeky and Cheeand#8217;s safetyand#8230;ideal for frequent rereading. The easy rhythm and rhyme will allow lap listeners to chant along while they memorize this one. Look for little humans to add this to their play repertoire.and#8221;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; and#8212;andlt;iandgt;Kirkus Reviews,andlt;/iandgt; March 15, 2012 andlt;bandgt;*STARandlt;/bandgt;
Review
and#8220;This simple, rhythmic book from the creator of the beloved andlt;iandgt;Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes andlt;/iandgt;(2008) tells a brief tale about monkey buddies Cheeky and Chee, who must escape from a lurking leopard by climbing into a treeand#8230;. Soft watercolors show the young monkeys in their leafy environment, with facial expressions and positioning just like those of young kids playing hide-and-seek. With just enough danger to create drama, this isnand#8217;t too scary and the resolution is cheery: Cheeky and Chee at last relax among the branches, eating fruit from the sheltering tree.and#8221;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; and#8212;andlt;iandgt;Booklistandlt;/iandgt;, March 15, 2012
Review
and#8220;Aping the format of the classic nursery rhyme and#8220;Two Little Dickie Birds,and#8221; Foxand#8217;s variation features two small monkeys and#8220;playing near a tree,/ one named Cheeky,/ one named Chee.and#8221;and#8230; The repetition, lively meter, and ample drama in Foxand#8217;s (andlt;i andgt;Letand#8217;s Count Goats!andlt;/iandgt;)andlt;i andgt; andlt;/iandgt;verse will easily keep young readersand#8217; attention at storytime. Bartonand#8217;s (andlt;i andgt;The Ring Went Zing!andlt;/iandgt;) grey long-limbed monkeys have a decidedly toddlerlike resemblance, their faces readily transmitting their glee and fear at various points in the storyand#8230;readers will still have a good sense of whatand#8217;s at stake in this bit of animal-kingdom drama.and#8221;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; and#8212;andlt;iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/iandgt;, March 12, 2012
Review
and#8220;Foxand#8217;s peppy rhyming text propels the story forward; similarly, Bartonand#8217;s watercolor compositions draw the eye across spreads, keeping pace with the narrativeand#8217;s infectious energy. The monkeysand#8217; expressions anticipate viewersand#8217; responses to the drama, which has just the right amount of tension for preschoolers. Expect to see lots of Cheekys and Chees monkeying around after story hour.and#8221;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; and#8212;andlt;iandgt;Horn Book Magazine, andlt;/iandgt;July/August 2012
Review
and#8220;This playful picture book told in rhyme invites youngsters to explore language through repetition and active sight cluesand#8230;. The crisp, succinct text is carefully crafted with a few lines on each page, making it perfect for young audiences with short attention spans. The fresh watercolors predominantly done in light blues, greens, oranges, and browns provide the feel of the savanna on a hot day. The facial expressions on the monkeys radiate happiness through their eyes and mouths, or fear as they hold each other close in the treetop camouflaged from the scary jaguar. Tailor-made for one-on-one reading and group sharing.and#8221;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; and#8212;andlt;iandgt;School Library Journal, andlt;/iandgt;June 2012
Review
and#8220;In this lilting rhyming story, playful monkeys Cheeky and Chee hear something prowling in the tall grass and eventually decide to take cover in the and#8220;big old treeand#8221; nearbyand#8230;. The meter of the short lines is catchy, and the simian antics will appeal to youngstersand#8230; touches of humor, such as a monkey covering his own eyes to and#8220;hideand#8221; from the leopard, add cuddly charm. Listeners may appreciate the playful mood of these two little monkeys, and theyand#8217;ll certainly celebrate a safe escape and a tasty snack.and#8221;
Synopsis
These monkeys are on the move A playful, rhyming picture book from an award-winning team.
Two little monkeys playing near a tree,
One named Cheeky, and one named Chee.
Look out, Cheeky Look out, Chee
Someone s prowling who could it be?
Can two clever monkeys outwit a hungry creature who s on the prowl for a tasty lunch? And just who is this hungry prowler? From bestselling picture book giants Mem Fox and Jill Barton, here is a sweet, surprise-filled story that s sure to have little ones everywhere leaping with delight
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About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Mem Foxandlt;/bandgt; is the author of many acclaimed books, including andlt;iandgt;Hattie and the Foxandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Time for Bedandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Hello Baby!andlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Two Little Monkeysandlt;/iandgt;, the andlt;iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt; bestselling andlt;iandgt;Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toesandlt;/iandgt;, as well as the adult title andlt;iandgt;Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Foreverandlt;/iandgt;. She lives in Adelaide, Australia. Visit her at MemFox.net.andlt;bandgt;Jill Bartonandlt;/bandgt; is the illustrator of many books, including andlt;iandgt;Grape Zooandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;The Pig in the Pondandlt;/iandgt; (which was highly commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Sheffield Children's Book Award), andlt;iandgt;In the Rain with Baby Duck andlt;/iandgt;(which won the Boston Globe Horn Book Award) and andlt;iandgt;Rattletrap Carandlt;/iandgt; (which was highly commended for the 2002 Sheffield Children's Book Award.)andnbsp; Jill is now a grandmother and lives in Devon.