Monkey Picture Book
Meet a clever monkey who swings from tree to tree and plays together with his friends. Take a look at the daily life of a monkey who shares his feelings through a tail that can grip like fingers and a whole range of expressions.
What Monkey teaches
- Children learn the joy of living and getting along together with friends.
- They discover ways to show love, just as monkeys groom each other's fur.
- They build an eye for observing a monkey's features, like hands that resemble ours and a long tail.
Words to learn with Monkey
- banana
- tree
- leaf
- forest
- hand
- peel
- monkey
Frequently asked questions
What age is the Monkey book recommended for?
It's a good fit for children ages 3 to 7. They meet the charm of a clever animal that resembles us.
What kind of animal is a monkey?
It's a primate that lives in forests all over the world. Monkeys are among the closest animals to us humans, and they move freely through the trees using two hands, two feet, and a long tail.
What words can my child learn?
Children meet animal and nature words like monkey, hand, foot, tail, tree, banana, and troop.
Why are monkeys so clever?
As primates close to humans, they use tools and teach and learn from one another. They're even known to recognize their own reflection in a mirror.
Are there any scary scenes?
No. It's a warm nature-observation book.
What activities are good to do together after reading?
Great activities include imitating a monkey by hanging from playground bars, drawing bananas, watching zoo trips or documentaries together, and playing finger games.
Can we read it in English too?
Yes, an English version titled Monkey is included.
Are there other books with a similar feel?
Other land-animal titles like Gorilla, Koala, and Panda are loved just as much.
Read-aloud tips for Monkey (ages 4–7)
- Read aloud while cheerfully imitating the monkey's call, “Hee hee hee!” Make the danger call “Screech screech!” a little more urgent!
- Ask, “Why do monkeys sleep up in the trees?” and chat with your child about safe places to sleep.
- When you visit the zoo, observe a monkey's long tail and its human-like hands up close.
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