Two Little Monkeys

Illustrated by: Jill Barton

For Ages: 4 - 8

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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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Beach Lane Books |
32 pages |
ISBN 9781416986874 |
May 2012 |
Grades P - 3

$16.99 List Price

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“Mem Fox has produced another story in rhyme that will encourage language development among even the youngest of readers…. The repetition of certain words and phrases contributes to the accessibility of this story, and young... ”

– Library Media Connection, Recommended

“* Irresistible rhythm, adorable monkeys and pitch-perfect rhyme make this a must-have for the preschool set…. Barton’s soft watercolors, in purple, gray and tan, are both captivating and comforting--never will readers... ”

– Kirkus Reviews, March 15, 2012 *STAR

“This simple, rhythmic book from the creator of the beloved Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes (2008) tells a brief tale about monkey buddies Cheeky and Chee, who must escape from a lurking leopard by climbing into a... ”

– Booklist, March 15, 2012

“Aping the format of the classic nursery rhyme Two Little Dickie Birds, Fox’s variation features two small monkeys playing near a tree,/ one named Cheeky,/ one named Chee.… The repetition, lively meter, and ample drama... ”

– Publishers Weekly, March 12, 2012

“Fox’s peppy rhyming text propels the story forward; similarly, Barton’s watercolor compositions draw the eye across spreads, keeping pace with the narrative’s infectious energy. The monkeys’ expressions... ”

– Horn Book Magazine, July/August 2012

“This playful picture book told in rhyme invites youngsters to explore language through repetition and active sight clues…. The crisp, succinct text is carefully crafted with a few lines on each page, making it perfect for... ”

– School Library Journal, June 2012

“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 big old tree nearby…. The meter of the short lines is catchy, and the simian... ”

– The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, September 2012

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