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Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do

Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do Paperback - 2000

by Christelow, Eileen

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When five bored little monkeys complain of nothing to do, their mother enlists their help in cleaning the house. "This is pure silliness--just the kind kids like . . . The monkeys are suitably active, and their mess-making skills, as demonstrated in the watercolor art, are impressive, with clothes scattered everywhere and dirty water overflowing in the tub . . . Plenty of fun."--ALA "Booklist."

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HMH Books for Young Readers, 2000. Paperback. As New. Disclaimer:Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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  • Title Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do
  • Author Christelow, Eileen
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition New edition
  • Condition New
  • Pages 40
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HMH Books for Young Readers
  • Date 2000
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G0618040323I2N00
  • ISBN 9780618040322 / 0618040323
  • Weight 0.39 lbs (0.18 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.01 x 9.74 x 0.14 in (20.35 x 24.74 x 0.36 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 400
  • Themes
    • Topical: Family
  • Library of Congress subjects Monkeys, House cleaning
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 95025873
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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Summary

It's summer, school is out, and the five little monkeys are bored. "There is nothing to do!" they tell Mama. "Oh yes, there is," says Mama. "Grandma Bessie is coming for lunch, and the house must be neat and clean." Well-meaning as ever, the five little monkeys clean their room and go on to sweep the floors, scrub the bathroom, and pick berries for dessert. But then . . . Children will welcome the return of the five little monkeys, who make the same kinds of messes they do.

From the publisher

Eileen Christelow has created numerous fun and funny picture books, including the Five Little Monkeys series, Author, and most recently, Letters from a Desperate Dog. She and her husband, Ahren, live in Vermont. For more information visit www.christelow.com.

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"This is pure silliness-just the kind kids like. . . . The monkeys are suitably active, and their mess-making skills, as demonstrated in the watercolor art, are impressive, with clothes scattered everywhere and dirty water overflowing the tub. . . . Plenty of fun." Booklist, ALA

"A lively readaloud." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"When five bored little monkeys complain of nothing to do, their mother gladly enlists their help in getting ready for Grandma's visit. In a great scurry, they clean their room, scrub the bathroom, beat the rug, and pick berries for dessert. Unfortunately, when they turn to readying themselves, they undo all their good work and mess and muddy the entire house. Wordless pictures show them cleaning again. . . . This book can be enjoyed one-on-one or at story hour, and all who read it will gain more appreciation for whoever does the cleaning at home." School Library Journal

About the author

Eileen Christelow has created numerous fun and funny picture books, including the Five Little Monkeys series, Author, and most recently, Letters from a Desperate Dog. She and her husband, Ahren, live in Vermont. For more information visit www.christelow.com.