Children’s / Teenage general interest: Apes, monkeys and lemurs
HarperCollins Publishers Three Little Monkeys at Christmas
Book SynopsisA remarkable collaboration that brings together giants of the picture book world to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.Hilda Snibbs takes her three mischievous little monkeys to stay with her Uncle Gilbert for Christmas. Among many amazing things, Uncle Gilbert's prized possession is an ancient golden teapot, so the little monkeys must be very good. But what is supposed to be a traditional holiday is soon filled with chaos! Hilda begins to regret bringing the three little monkeys with her until, one night, their antics come in very handy . . .Quentin Blake's delightfully funny story is brought to life by Emma Chichester Clark's beautiful mixed-media illustrations in this irresistible follow-up to Three Little Monkeys and Three Little Monkeys Ride Again.Trade ReviewPraise for Three Little Monkeys at Christmas:“A gorgeous picture-book full of wry, festive humour.” Metro Praise for Three Little Monkeys: “A match made in picture-book heaven” The Times “The story is a romp and promises lots of laughs” Booktrust “[A] wonderfully mischievous tale … Sheer delight at every turn of the page” Books for Keeps “A funny and timeless story” TES “Two giants of the picture-book world, plus monkeys and chaos – what’s not to love? Funny, original and quirky, this tale has it all.” The Sun Praise for Three Little Monkeys Ride Again: “Glorious” Daily Mail “…both text and pictures and funny. The images make sumptuous use of the patterned collage and the tone is gently forgiving.” The Sunday Times Best Children’s Books of 2019
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Night Monkey Day Monkey
Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson's beloved rhyming picture book story about two monkeys who are as different as night and day now with shiny cover foil!Night Monkey and Day Monkey don't think they have much in common. But when they each spend time in the other''s opposite world, they learn to be the best of friends . . .From master storyteller, Julia Donaldson, and illustrated by Lucy Richards, this warm-hearted rhyming story about friendship and difference is pitch-perfect storytime reading.From the multi-award-winning author of a string of beloved contemporary classics, including The Hospital Dog, The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo''s Child, Stick Man,Room on the Broom, The Smeds and the Smoos, Zog, What the Ladybird Heard and Spinderella.Trade ReviewThe bounce of the rhyming scheme and metre is perfect, the examples each monkey gives in turn for finding fault with the world when they're the fish-out-the-water are great, and the end will leave a beaming grin on anyone. * The Bookbag *
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Thats not my monkey
Book SynopsisA touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little white mouse appears on every page, for children to spot.Trade Review"Helps very young children develop language and sensory skills" - Sheffield City Council; "The brilliantly simple concept is a winner with very young children, trusted by parents and still one of the best baby series on the market" - The Bookseller; "A valuable and enjoyable learning tool." - Junior Parenting Magazine; "This range of books is perfect to share with wriggly toddlers. They're bright, bold, interactive and not too long. The latest addition features lots of foxes for little fingers to touch and sure to be another best-seller." - The Sun; "A fantastic range of indestructible chunky board books designed to appeal to inquisitive little fingers" - Mel Harris of Waterstone's
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Cindergorilla
Book SynopsisLove fairy tales? Love animals? Love laugh-out-loud storytelling? Look no further!Cindergorilla loves to dance. She longs to go to the Saturday Night Disco Ball, where the other gorillas strut their stuff, but her horrid aunt and cousins, Gertrude and Grace always say no. Instead Cindergorilla must stay home and do the housework!But all that changes when Cinder gets a visit from her Hairy Godmother . . .The second hilarious title in a fun-filled fairytale series with empowering messages for young readers!Perfect for fans of The Fairytale Hairdresser and The Lion Inside series.Look out for:RabunzelComing soon:Snowy WhiteTrade Review‘Fizzing with energy . . . a gloriously silly but also empowering story’ – Julia Eccleshare, Pick of the Month, LoveReading4Kids on Rabunzel
£7.59
Amicus Ink Little Monkey
Book SynopsisDon't miss the other little animals friends in this series: Little Tiger, Little Penguin, Little Hippo, Little Panda, Little Otter, Little Walrus, and Little Zebra! Little Monkey goes on an adventure in the jungle, but mama is always close by her infant. Like any toddler, Little Monkey loves to explore and try new things. Playtime is filled with fun and a few tumbles, but mama helps dust Little Monkey off and get back to the business of play. Nature is a perfect playground! Short rhyming lines in this illustrated board book tell a sweet story of youthful adventure and motherly love. A perfect gift for Mother's Day for fans of If Animals Kissed Goodnight and I Love You Like No Otter!
£6.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Jane Goodall: Volume 19
Book SynopsisPart of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the amazing life of Jane Goodall, the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees. When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals, and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she could. Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and became famous for her pioneering approach to research. She now educates the public on animal rights and campaigns for environmental issues around the world. This moving book features stylish illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the primatologist's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Does A Monkey Get Grumpy?: Animals have feelings,
Book SynopsisA bright, fun, read-aloud non-fiction picture book about animals and their feelings for curious young readers. Showing readers how animals are not so different from us! With a different emotion per spread, this funny, moving and adorable picture book explores emotions such as sad, happy, grumpy and kind. Children will love making connections between their own feelings and their favourite animals – including elephants, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, monkeys, deer and much more. With rhythmic text, informative facts and adorable animal characters, this book will help children identify basic feelings, while introducing ideas of empathy and animal welfare.Trade ReviewThis charmingly illustrated book tells us how we can work out what emotions different animals experience, too. A treat for any animal lover! * Storytime Magazine *
£7.59
Little Tiger Press Group The Monkey with a Bright Blue Bottom
Book SynopsisWhen the mischievous monkey discovers a paintbox, he has a brilliant idea, but things don’t go quite as Monkey has planned . . . A hilarious rhyming tale from award-winning author Steve Smallman and illustrator Nick Schon. Perfect for fans of Poo in the Zoo, Hippobottymus and The Dinosaur That Pooped series.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Half Brother
Book SynopsisBen Tomlin has been an only child for thirteen years. So when his research-scientist parents bring home a baby chimp to raise as a human child, Ben''s life is turned upside-down. Teaching a baby chimp how to understand language is not his idea of fun, especially when he''s trying to settle in at his new school. But it isn''t long before Zan''s infectious personality endears him to everyone and he becomes a real member of the family. But just what will happen when he grows up and the experiment comes to an end? Ben must take dramatic steps, and the repercussions ricochet through his home and community with devastating results.This phenomenal novel is a thought-provoking story of relationships and family, first love, growing up, ethics and dilemmas.Trade ReviewCompulsively readable, extraordinarily gripping and moving * The Bookseller *His own imaginative empathy creates a cast of always credible characters, whether chimp or human * Books for Keeps *
£8.54
Penguin Random House Children's UK Gorilla Adventure
Book Synopsis'You stand rooted to the spot or you run like mad.' Hal and Roget Hunt head off for another challenging mission - this time to search for gorillas in the Congo jungle. But when the boys stumble across the evil trade in baby gorillas, someone seems determined to silence them once and for all.Trade ReviewPrice knew all the right buttons to press to excite a young reader - exotic locations, nasty villains, wild animals and lashings of peril -- David Barnett * Guardian *Willard Price makes the pulse-rate soar * Independent *
£8.65
Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 3 Dynasties Chimpanzees ELT
Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. A few years ago, the BBC made the TV programme Dynasties about animal families across the world. They chose to film David and his family - a group of chimpanzees in south-eastern Senegal. Sometimes families are happy and sometimes they fight. Sometimes life is good and sometimes it is not easy. It is the same for chimpanzees, and for all animal families.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Monkey Puzzle Make and Do Book
Book SynopsisPacked with craft activities and over 200 stickers, Monkey Puzzle Make and Do book is a great gift for any child – ideal for rainy days and holidays.Where is Monkey's mummy? It's not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mum. A kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don't seem to be having much luck and keep finding the wrong animals! Join in their adventures with this fun craft book – make your own jungle card game, create a pair of brilliant butterfly wings to wear, and find out lots of clever and creative ways to turn your handprints into your favourite jungle animals!Based on the bestselling picture book, Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
£6.99
Amicus Ink Orangutans Build Tree Nests: Animal Builders
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£7.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Super Readers Level 1 Monkeys
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£5.62
Hachette Children's Group Experiences Matter Monkey Goes to Hospital
Book SynopsisMonkey Goes to Hospital offers a gentle introduction to the experience of needing hospital treatment for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of visiting a hospital. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.Monkey is having so much fun climbing the big tree that he isn''t careful and he falls. Dad says he will need to go to hospital for a check-up, but Monkey is worried. Luckily, the doctor at the hospital is very kind.The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children undTrade ReviewExcellent for sharing and encouraging discussion... we can all learn from the approach taken in this series. * Parents in Touch *
£9.36
Little Tiger Press Group Together
Book SynopsisHidden under shady leaves, a tiny gorilla’s face peeps out – silent and alone. But out in the world, friendship awaits. And there is joy to be found . . . together. A tender story about finding a way through sadness and the importance of compassion and connection in a challenging world.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group A Book of Monkeys (and other Primates)
Book SynopsisCan you tell a slow loris from a slender loris? Did you know that when it rains orangutans make umbrellas using leaves? What's the difference between a monkey and an ape? Discover all of this (and many more monkey facts!) in Kate Viggers' humorous, illustrated guide to monkeys and other primates.From lemurs and tarsiers to gorillas and chimpanzees, A Book of Monkeys reveals the social lives of primates, their dining preferences and their grooming habits. You will even find out which monkey swims and how the male gorilla impresses female gorillas!So, if you want to be able to tell your chimp from your bonobo or find out what a macaque likes to eat for tea, A Book of Monkeys is the perfect book for you.
£10.79
National Geographic Kids Unforgotten
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£10.79
HarperCollins Publishers Chimpanzees
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Learn all about chimpanzees, from where they live to what they eat, in this photographic non-fiction book.Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural languageThis book focuses on adjacent consonants with short vowel phonemes.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£8.36
HarperCollins Publishers Gorillas
Book SynopsisGorillas are fascinating animals - find out all about their habitat, diet and behaviour in this photographic non-fiction book by Teresa Heapy.
£8.36
HarperCollins Publishers Face to Face with Gorillas Level 5 National
Book SynopsisNational Geographic Face to Face Readers is a high-interest series of books for confident, independent readers that have been adapted to a Key Stage 2 audience by education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively first-person text and fascinating facts about the natural world.Journey deep into the jungle with experienced nature photographers to learn about one of humankind's closest cousins. Written in an engaging and fun to read format, the captivating photos and fascinating facts are perfect for encouraging the future explorers and primatologists of tomorrow!Level 5 readers are ideal for kids who are confident in reading independently and ready for the challenge of varied sentence lengths, some technical vocabulary and increasing inference.Trade Review“The National Geographic books have been excellent for stimulating children's interest in the natural world. They provide something different to our regular non-fiction library books because they are pitched at an appropriate level for our children to be able to access independently… I can't recommend them highly enough.” - Andrew Stear, Headteacher, Milford School “The National Geographic books make a huge difference to the children within our school. Children love the fascinating images, the easy to understand text and how informative these books are about the world around them.” - David Baker, Deputy Headteacher, Springfield Primary
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Dont Blame Me Band 05Green Collins Big Cat
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.When Chimp carelessly tosses the skin of his eaten mangoes on the ground, he sets off a chain of events that ripples through the whole jungle!Green/Band 5 offers early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ ay, ey, a-e /ee/ ea /igh/ i, i-e /oa/ ow, o, oe, ou, o-ePages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£9.05
Guppy Publishing Ltd The Lost Diary of Charlie Small Volume 1: Gorilla
Book SynopsisCharlie Small is twelve years old when he falls through a gap in space and time and ends up in a series of adventures which he records in a diary format. Packed full of fun illustrations, maps and clever inventions, Charlie's first adventure takes him to Gorilla City, where he meets the mighty Thrak and must battle for survival, finally ending up as king of the jungle. No adventure is too big for Charlie Small! Will he ever get home?Trade ReviewBuccaneering books to grip the most reluctant reader * Daily Telegraph *Charlie's scrapes and escapes are mapped step by step, like a good action stunt, with a balance of detail and pace. * Times Educational Supplement *My seven year old couldn't put it down. * The School Librarian *Should prove irresistible to readers of seven and upward. * The Bookseller *Exciting set-piece scenes. Charlie's scrapes and escapes are mapped step by step, like a good action stunt, with a balance of detail and pace. * TES *A delightful adventure-packed story … Full of wonderful maps, sketches, and notes, this title is the first in what promises to be a highly entertaining series. * Through the Looking Glass *
£7.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Spot the Monkey in the Jungle: Packed with things
Book SynopsisThe perfect boredom-buster for when you’re trapped indoors - keep your kids entertained during quarantine and explore the jungle! Meet all of the animals who live there and discover what they look like, what they eat and how they survive in the jungles. With fun activities, things to spot and a baby monkey to find on every page – this book will provide hours of entertainment! Go through each page and see if you can: - Spot the baby monkey in every spread.- Find the sloth who's still awake. - Decide which fruit looks the tastiest!Spot the Monkey in the Jungle is part of the popular Spot The series. These fantastic search and find books, combine spot the activities and other games with informative non-fiction topics to create an entertaining and educational experience. With jam-packed scenes and incredible attention to detail – young children will find something new with every read of this book. Other books in the Spot the series include: Spot the Shark in the Ocean Spot the Snail in the Garden Spot the Dinosaur on the Island Spot the Bird on the Building Site Spot the Seal around the World Spot the Seal around the WorldSpot the Mouse on the Move Spot the Zebra at the Zoo Spot the Mummy at the Museum Spot the Lamb on the Farm Spot the Puppy in the City Spot the Robot in Space
£8.54
Mona's Stories Mona And The Treasure Map
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£14.25
Xlibris Us Shoo Wee Monkey
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£15.26
Bonafide Media Ralph the Robot Monkey
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£12.34
Penguin Young Readers Group Good Night Gorilla
Book SynopsisA zookeeper finds his normal nighttime routine upset when a mischievous little gorilla steals his keys and lets all his animal charges out of their cages, in a board book edition of the popular picture book.
£9.17
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Five Little Monkeys 5Minute Stories
Book SynopsisEight exciting adventures with the five little monkeys are packed into one beautiful treasury. Each story can be read aloud in just five minutes! There’s plenty of monkey business in this collection of eight funny stories about the five little monkeys by best-selling author-illustrator Eileen Christelow. Come along with the lovable monkeys on their mischievous adventures as they do everything from jump on the bed to bake a cake to tease a hungry crocodile—and much more. With a padded cover, full-color illustrations, and stories that can be read aloud in just five minutes, this is the perfect book for bedtime, storytime, or anytime!
£15.64
Cottage Door Press Five Little Monkeys
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£999.99
Bollywood Groove Let's Learn About Ramayana! The Story of Diwali (Maya & Neel's India Adventure Series, Book 15)
£12.63
North Star Editions Animals: Monkeys
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the lives of monkeys. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
£22.94
North Star Editions Animals: Monkeys
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the lives of monkeys. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
£8.54
North Star Editions Wild About Animals: Gorillas
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to gorillas, covering their habitat, their physical characteristics, and threats to the species. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
£10.44
North Star Editions Mini Animals: Pygmy Marmoset
Book SynopsisThis title looks at one of the tiniest and cutest species of monkey. Readers will learn more about the Pygmy marmoset’s size, where it lives, what it likes to eat, and even compare it to regular-sized monkey species. Complete with adorable and colorful photographs that support the simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
£9.49
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd A Home Away from Home: True Stories of Wild
Book SynopsisIn a perfect world, all wild animals would be free to roam in their natural habitat. However, across North America, wild animals from faraway continents are caught in terrible situations, in unaccredited zoos or as ?exotic? pets. Some are abused, but many simply live in homes with owners who are not equipped to care for them. Luckily there are animal sanctuaries, organizations providing safe, comfortable homes for wild animals in need. A Home Away from Home tells the true stories of animals that live in these sanctuaries and the people who look after them. Often entertaining and sometimes sad, this book is an eye-opening read for children who care about animal welfare.
£18.89
Clarion Books Curious George My First Bike
Book SynopsisThis padded board book is a sweet and gentle introduction to the beloved classic tale of Curious George Rides A Bike. A perfect baby shower gift with a customizable book plate and a great addition to every little one's library.Curious George Rides a Bike has been an enduring children's classic for decades, and this new, padded board book format will be a new favorite for the baby in your life. The gently abridged text is geared towards the youngest of audiences, and babies will love the padded format with sturdy board pages for little hands. H. A. Rey's vibrant and playful illustrations shine throughout as our mischievous little monkey embarks on an adventure with his brand new bike, making friends and learning tricks along the way. This sweet introduction to Curious George is perfect for gift-giving and showers with a customizable book plate for baby's name.
£8.99
Legare Street Press The The Monkey That Would not Kill
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£22.75
Legare Street Press Pongo and The Bull
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£25.60
Legare Street Press Jacko and Jumpo Kinkytail
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£24.65
Independently Published Indigo and the Strange Animal Menagerie
£10.66
£14.11
Bollywood Groove Let's Learn About Ramayana! The Story of Diwali (Maya & Neel's India Adventure Series, Book 15)
£17.58
£8.97
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada There Goes Your Nose
Book SynopsisWhen Dad steals his nose, Cheeky, the little proboscis monkey, searches the jungle to get it back. All Cheeky wants is to grow up and have a nose as big as his dad''s. But what if he can''t find it? This sweet, illustrated story also features facts about the proboscis monkey''s habitat, body, behavior, and why it is threatened.
£9.49
Bonnier Books Ltd Animal Sticker Scenes
Book SynopsisPacked with customer-favourite characters, Animal Sticker Scenes is bound to be a best-seller.
£7.59
NubeOcho La burrita Baldomera
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£16.42
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Gorillas
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£6.99
