Naughty Little Monkeys

The twenty-six young monkeys in this book aren't so naughty. They just like to have a little fun when Mom and Dad aren't home. From Andy all the way to Zelda, each charming chimp gets into his or her own alphabetical form of mischief. When Mom and Dad return, their fancy Victorian house is in chaos. Is it off to the zoo with the naughty monkeys? Yes, but only for a fun-filled visit (phew!). The bouncy rhymed couplets, combined with the utterly ridiculous premise, will make alphabet learning a treat.

Illustrated by Henry Cole.

Publishers Weekly

"These 26 siblings' mischievous elan will doubtless inspire monkeyshines on the part of readers," said PW. Ages 3-up. (Mar.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Jim Aylesworth is the author of more than thirty children's books, including The Burger and the Hot Dog and Old Black Fly, both illustrated by Stephen Gammell.

Henry Cole's many picture books include Can You Make a Piggy Giggle?, by Linda Ashman, and Little Bo, by Julie Andrews.