Three Little Monkeys: A Laugh-Out-Loud Funny Picture Book About Naughty Antics

Three Little Monkeys: A Laugh-Out-Loud Funny Picture Book About Naughty Antics

*A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION* Laugh-out-loud funny, totally chaotic, and utterly delightful! Tim, Sam, and Lulu are the mischievous and naughty three little monkeys who are told each day to be good while Hilda goes off to do her errands. And each day, Hilda returns home to find a bigger mess than the day before. These mischievous monkeys will likely never learn to behave! Perfect for fans of Madeline , Caps for Sale, Curious George, and Count the Monkeys ! Also a great choice for fans of Quentin Blake, the well-known illustrator of the Roald Dahl books, and Emma Chichester Clark ( Plumdog ; Love Is My Favorite Thing ; I Love You, Blue Kangaroo! ). Three Little Monkeys is their first collaboration. PreS-Gr 2— Many people have dogs and cats as pets, but Hilda Snibbs has three naughty little monkeys that she loves very much. They live a splendid life in Paris, where the woman feeds them dainty slices of carrots, apple, and banana. When Hilda has to go out to run errands, the monkeys become bored and get into trouble. They make a terrible mess of the house and destroy many of Hilda's belongings. The indulgent Hilda is just about at her wit's end when one day, she returns home and finds that everything is in perfect order. Alarmed, she begins to search for them everywhere. Upon finding them in the linen closet, Hilda realizes that even with the mess, her life is better with her three mischievous monkeys. She is now able to relax and settles into bed only to discover a naughty surprise. Children will react to seeing what mischief the naughty monkeys are creating on each page. The text is rich and not oversimplified for the young audience. Bold, bright, contrasting colors and interesting and diverse patterns bring this picture book to life. The elaborate illustrations brilliantly display the chaos and excitement of the text. VERDICT A fun and fresh naughty little monkey story in a gorgeous setting. Perfect for one-on-one and small group sharing.— Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE “Clark’s colorful mixed-media and collage artwork gives the images a fanciful three-dimensional quality. In the tradition of Curious George and the Cat in the Hat , children will laugh at the animals’ antics, secure in the knowledge that Hilda loves them no matter what.” - Booklist “A fun and fresh naughty little monkey story in a gorgeous setting. Perfect for one-on-one and small group sharing.” - School Library Journal “[Blake and Chichester Clark’s] first outing together is a charming story of patient devotion. Chichester Clark’s bright and lively mixed-media illustrations are full of patterns, detail, and adorable, mischievous monkeys.” - Kirkus Reviews Hilda Snibbs has three little monkeys. Their names are: Tim and Sam and Lulu. Each day, Hilda comes home to find a big mess! Will these silly little monkeys ever learn to behave? This funny, chaotic, and utterly delightful picture book from renowned children’s book author and illustrator Quentin Blake and celebrated illustrator Emma Chichester Clark is a perfect story to treasure together. Quentin Blake is one of the most iconic illustrators of our time. He has also written the words for many of his own books and, this time, for another artist. Quentin taught for over twenty years at the Royal College of Art. You can visit him online at www.quentinblake.com. Emma Chichester Clark studied at the Royal College of Art, where she was taught by Quentin Blake. She has created many classic children’s books, including those about the much-loved Blue Kangaroo, and has collaborated with some of today’s most acclaimed writers. This is the first time she has collaborated with Quentin Blake. You can visit her online at www.emmachichesterclark.co.uk.