Children’s / Teenage general interest: Apes, monkeys and lemurs
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The One and Only Ivan
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£8.54
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.
£8.50
National Geographic Kids Unforgotten
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£10.79
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
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
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
Amicus Ink Orangutans Build Tree Nests: Animal Builders
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£7.59
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!
£12.99
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
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.
£8.33
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.
£6.39
Cottage Door Press Five Little Monkeys
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£12.74
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.
£8.33
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
£10.44
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.
£9.02
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 Inc Wild Baby Board Book
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Wild Baby: ★ “Giggly fun for little ones. A great pick for helping children develop their emotional intelligence. Great for preschool libraries and for bedtime at home.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Doerrfeld’s forest illustrations have marvelous momentum, striking the right balance between mischievous energy, little monkey glee, and the genuine seriousness of the situation.” — Publishers Weekly Praise for Good Dog: ★ “The pup’s struggles and emotions are ingeniously conveyed. This delightful story will appeal to everyone from younger preschoolers to new readers to dog lovers of any age” — Kirkus Reviews “Good Dog stole my heart. A satisfying tale of a stray dog who finds his person.” — New York Times Book Review
£8.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wild Baby
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Wild Baby: ★ “Giggly fun for little ones. A great pick for helping children develop their emotional intelligence. Great for preschool libraries and for bedtime at home.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Doerrfeld’s forest illustrations have marvelous momentum, striking the right balance between mischievous energy, little monkey glee, and the genuine seriousness of the situation.” — Publishers Weekly Praise for Good Dog: ★ “The pup’s struggles and emotions are ingeniously conveyed. This delightful story will appeal to everyone from younger preschoolers to new readers to dog lovers of any age” — Kirkus Reviews “Good Dog stole my heart. A satisfying tale of a stray dog who finds his person.” — New York Times Book Review
£15.21
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The One and Only Ivan Movie TieIn Edition
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£16.14
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
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Super Readers Level 1 Monkeys
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£5.68
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.
£8.54
Random House USA Inc Trailblazers Jane Goodall
Book SynopsisTrade Review“The “Trailblazers” series is the next step up from the “Who Is?” titles, in terms of the length and the depth of information.” —School Library Journal
£8.54
Quarto Publishing PLC Jane Goodall Spanish Edition
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Little Beauty
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£7.59
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
Mona's Stories Mona And The Treasure Map
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£14.25
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Curious George Curious About Summer tabbed board
Book SynopsisPreschoolers will delight in exploring a typical summer day in this sturdy board book with colourful tabs featuring everyone's favourite monkey, Curious George.
£9.88
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
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Readers Agárrate Mono
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£6.36
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Readers Agárrate Mono
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£14.16
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 *
£8.49
DK DK Life Stories Jane Goodall
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£5.99
Picture Window Books The Wild Field Trip Superhero Harry
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£8.99
Laurence King A Book of Monkeys (and Other Primates)
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£16.19
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
Sky Pony Orangutan Doesn't Want to Sleep
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£11.69
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
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.
£6.64
Simon & Schuster Mr. Monkey Visits a School
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£9.49
Simon & Schuster Mr. Monkey Bakes a Cake
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£9.49
Simon & Schuster When Your Monkeys Won't Go to Bed
Book SynopsisWhen your monkeys won’t go to bed, you’ll have to use lots of tricks to make them sleepy! This charming and hilarious board book highlights the many ways to tire out two wide-awake monkeys! Do your monkeys go wild at bedtime? When your monkeys won’t go to bed, you’ll have to be smart. After you race them upstairs and trick them into the tub, it’s time to convince them to get into bed. Let them pick out a good book—or five—and snuggle in close. But be careful…or you just might fall asleep, too!
£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Steve Goes to Carnival
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Find Out About Animal Homes
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£15.29
Lerner Publishing Group The Great Passover Escape
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£7.59
Creative Paperbacks Baby Monkeys
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£8.54
Creative Company,US Amazing Animals: Monkeys
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Baby Gorillas
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£7.59
