Little Monkey Lost

by Keith DuQuette

• ISBN10: 0399242945
• ISBN13: 9780399242946
• Publish Date: 1 March 2007
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 3 April 2013
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Putnam Publishing Group
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 32
• Language: English

Reviews

[lovelybookshelf]

We received this book as part of the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program. Of all the selections we've received so far, this one is our favorite. After being separated from his troop, Little Monkey's fears are tempered by the different monkey species meets. He is introduced to new foods and different ways of doing things. A couple of his newfound skills end up helping him as he tries to make his way home.

A "Meet the Monkeys" section appears on the last couple of pages. It describes a bit more about each type of monkey featured in the book. Since the monkeys are never actually named in the story itself, children can look back through the book and identify each species.

The illustrations are so lovely, and the monkeys look natural and realistic. My daughter laughs at some pages, coos at others. She seems to pick up on Little Monkey's worries and also his sense of curiosity and adventure. This is a fun book to experience with your kids!

[cherryblossommj]

-- My copy is a special edition Dolly Parton Imagination Library paperback.

My three year old daughter loves monkeys and the message in this book is just right for her. It's a story about a squirrel monkey that gets bored and wanders off. On his search for finding home he meets several other different types on monkeys with different skills. He does make it home in the end and teaches his troop his new skills as well as apologizes to his mama. The illustrations are great and there is plenty to see and point out especially a pair of parrots throughout. It is a great conversation piece for learning about different species of monkeys including a page with individual illustrations and descriptions of each type.

However I wish there was something more said about the dangers of wandering off and not make it so positive and adventurous but I suppose you could combine the positive outlook of this book with others to cover or touch on the topic.