Author: Keith DuQuette
Illustrator: Keith DuQuette
Genre: Fiction
Sub-genre: Picture Book
Publisher: The Penguin Book
Date of Publication: 2007
Primary/ Secondary Characters: Little Monkey/ Mother and other Monkeys
Theme: Learning about the New World Monkeys
Summary: Little Monkey is tired of just sleeping and being bored so he wanted to do something fun. One day he saw a lily pad floating by so Little Monkey hopped on and away he went. Not long after Little Monkey was lost, but he remembered his mom told him that if he was ever lost to find other monkeys and he would find his way home. Little Monkey found all kinds of monkeys and learned a lot of new things. Finally Little Monkey found his way home and was never bored again.
Summary of how to use with students: This book could be used in the classroom as a fun way to teach the students about the New World monkeys. Throughout the book Little Monkey runs into different breeds of monkeys each with a particular trait. When reading the book children can learn the all about the New World monkeys and their characteristics.
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