Ten Little Monkeys: A Counting Storybook

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Summary: Not quite a perfect read-aloud
Review: Keith Faulkner has written some excellent classroom pop-up read-alouds. (My favorite being The Wide-Mouth Frog.) His new book, Ten Little Monkeys, also has possibilities as a classroom read-aloud for Pre-K or Kindergarten. The book's concept and colorful artwork are very appealing . A large pop-up tree and 10 cardboard monkeys bring a fun interactive element. This pop-up "falls flat" in two ways. The book and "tree" cannot be viewed simultaneously. And, all of the text does not flow. Although not quite perfect, Monkeys is still one CUTE book.

Rating:
Summary: Not quite a perfect read-aloud
Review: Keith Faulkner has written some excellent classroom pop-up read-alouds. (My favorite being The Wide-Mouth Frog.) His new book, Ten Little Monkeys, also has possibilities as a classroom read-aloud for Pre-K or Kindergarten. The book's concept and colorful artwork are very appealing . A large pop-up tree and 10 cardboard monkeys bring a fun interactive element. This pop-up "falls flat" in two ways. The book and "tree" cannot be viewed simultaneously. And, all of the text does not flow. Although not quite perfect, Monkeys is still one CUTE book.

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Summary: Best for beginning counters
Review: Ten cut-out monkeys and a pop-up tree help children learn to count by physically removing the monkeys from the tree while progressing through the book. The pieces are sturdy enough under adult supervision, but they won't last forever under the use of little hands. Still, the book has a charming storyline and the removable monkeys make the counting theme of the book fun and easier to understand. The book will probably be a favorite as your child learns to count.

This book's interactive format will make it impossible for inclusion into library collections, so you will have to buy it if you want to share it with your child.

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Summary: For parents seeking to teach math to kids over 3
Review: Ten Little Monkeys is a play-along counting story about ten monkeys also deserves ongoing mention for parents seeking to teach math to kids over 3 years of age. The hands-on activity with ten funny monkeys provides a whimsical counting storybook complete with pop-ups.