Monkey See, Look at Me!

PreS—Cheeky Monkey, with his checkered trousers, yellow suspenders, and heart-shaped nose, makes a lively narrator as he appropriates the skills other animals are best known for: "I can jump up and down. I'm a rabbit." Each animal in question appears and sets the monkey straight before demonstrating its skill, "No, silly monkey, I'm a rabbit. I can jump and bounce real high." Finally, all of the animals start pretending to be monkeys, and it's finally Monkey's turn to shine. This is a common story line in children's books, and this version doesn't offer anything new; however, the expressive characters are cuddly and appealing and the bright illustrations are full of geometric shapes, pattern, and texture. Sure to circulate often, this cheerful, though slight, story will be enjoyed by toddlers and could work well for storytimes. A solid purchase for larger collections.—Anna Haase Krueger, Antigo Public Library, WI