Synopses & Reviews
The five little monkeys and Mama are eager to get a new car. The five little monkeys clean and paint their old car until it sparkles like new. But who will buy it? Perhaps those clever monkeys can convince their cranky crocodile neighbors that what they really need is . . . yes, a car! Lively verse and Eileen Christelowand#8217;s inimitably comic illustrations put the five little monkeys in the driverand#8217;s seat in more ways than one. This sturdy board book edition is perfect for repeat readings.
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"Christelow's watercolor and pencil illustrations show great energy and movement, peppered with just the right amount of silliness." Booklist, ALA
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"Brightly colored, cartoon-style artwork, done in mixed media, spreads across wide pages, capturing the exuberant antics of the mischievous critters. A nice bit of fun." School Library Journal
Synopsis
When all of the performers at the circus are out sick with ear infections, it's up to Olivia to save the day! That's no problem for Olivia, of course, because she knows how to do everything. From lion taming to trampoline jumping, unicycling to tight-rope walking, Olivia is the ultimate performer--with the ultimate imagination. Now in a board book edition perfect for little hands, readers will delight to see how Ringmaster Olivia learns to fly!
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Step into the ring with Olivia, where the lights are dim, the color soft, and a little girl's imagination is the main attraction. Olivia remembers her trip to the circus very well. The performers were out sick, so she had to do everything. She...
-rode on a unicycle
-jumped on a trampoline
-juggled five balls
-tamed lions
-and flew through the air.
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Readers will delight to see how Ringmaster Olivia learns to fly, in this board-book edition of a favorite Olivia story. Full color.
Synopsis
Olivia remembers her trip to the circus very well. The performers were out sick, so she had to do everything. She...
- rode on a unicycle
- jumped on a trampoline
- juggled five balls!
- tamed lions
- and flew through the air.
Step into the ring with Olivia, where the lights are dim, the color soft, and a little girl's imagination is the main attraction.
Synopsis
In this sturdy board book, the five little monkeys and Mama can't wait to sell their old car and get a new one. But who will buy it? Perhaps those clever monkeys can convince their cranky crocodile neighbors that what they really need is . . . yes, a car!
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In this sturdy board book, theand#160;five mischievous monkeys go on a picnicand#160;and discover that it is unwise to tease Mr. Crocodile while their mother takes a nap.and#160;
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When the Five Little Monkeys go to the river for a picnic with Mama,and#160;they discover that it isn't very nice to tease Mr. Crocodile . . . it might even be dangerous! The follow-up to the bestselling classic Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, featuring Eileen Christelow's irrestistable monkey art in a sturdy board book, perfect for repeat readings!
About the Author
Ian Falconer is the author and illustrator of the Olivia book series. The character of Oliviaand#8212;a precocious little pig who loves fashion, ballet, opera, and getting her own wayand#8212;is based on Falconer's real-life niece. Falconer's illustrations have graced numerous covers of andlt;iandgt;The New Yorkerandlt;/iandgt; magazine. In addition, he has designed sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, and the Royal Opera House, among others. He lives in Los Angeles.Ian Falconer is the author and illustrator of the Olivia book series. The character of Oliviaand#8212;a precocious little pig who loves fashion, ballet, opera, and getting her own wayand#8212;is based on Falconer's real-life niece. Falconer's illustrations have graced numerous covers of andlt;iandgt;The New Yorkerandlt;/iandgt; magazine. In addition, he has designed sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, and the Royal Opera House, among others. He lives in Los Angeles.