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Good Night, Monkey Boy

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I checked this book out from the library and both my children instantly loved it. The illustration was excellent. It was very animated with bold and beautiful colors. It is definitely a bedtime book to have. I'm getting a copy for my 2 little monkeys!

What memories this book brings back! I have two adult monkey boys now, and these antics ring true to all three of us. Jarrett knows his monkey boys! Thanks for writing/illustrating a book that helps us all connect after the teeth are brushed and the toys are put away. My 7 year old nephew gave up being a power ranger to be a monkey boy when we read this book together....

My children absolutely LOVE this book!! We read it every night and then the 4 year old "reads" it to the 2 year old after I leave the room and we can hear them in there laughing like crazy. The illustrations are great and it is a charming book. We got this at the library initially and had to buy our own copy, I will save this one for my grandchildren!

My kids have already dog-eared their copy of the this book. I know the text by heart because I read it to them every night. To be perfectly honest, I still enjoy it every time! My kids are very excited to meet the author at the book signing tonight! I can't wait till Mr. Krosoczka's next book arrives!

This book is great. I read it almost every night to my son, who I now call Monkey Boy (although he doesn't quite understand why: "WHY, mama, why am I Monkey Boy?") The illustrations are great, and we love looking at all the details together. It's the perfect bedtime (or non-bedtime) book.

This book hardly has any words in it and my little 4-year-old actually said last night that the book isn't really a book because it's so short. The pictures are cute, big and vibrant, but it's not worth the costs.

My son had read this book at the library and loved it! Now he will have his own copy.

Good Night, Monkey Boy has to be one of the greatest children's books to come out in a while. For all who disobeyed their parents and wanted to stay up just a little longer, this book is all about it. The simple, yet effective message that this book holds, is accessible to kids of any age. Stylistically, (is that a word?), the books characters are all fresh, and new-the colors are bright, and the texture in the paint all adds up to a fine book.
I first learned about this book while attending Montserrat College of art. I am currently striving to become one of the few, and the proud: an illustrator. This sememster at school, a strange new poster appeared in one of the hallways. It read,"good night, Monkey boy". Underneath it was the name: Jarret Krosoczka. it sounded famillier. The images of monkey boy stuck in my head wherever I went, I knew that this was something special. Coincedentally the day I first laid my eyes on monkey boy was the same day I met my new teacher, Jarret Krosoczka. As far as first impressions are concerned, and from what I had seen of his work, I knew it was going to be an extremely fun class. His way of handling class, reflects his work-he can be incredibly fun to be around, but in the end he knows what he is doing. I recommend this book for kids of all ages, and any illustrators out there looking for something fresh. Jarret, you crazy.-

A large format, together with bright and splashy art make this book visually exciting...but the subtle underlying themes are what make it ring SO true. Monkey Boy's obsession with all things monkey give him the "excuse" to postpone bedtime, eat bananas in inappropriate places, etc. Through it all, the unseen Mom shows the unending patience needed until her little baboon finally gets into bed. Our three young children quickly identified with this "hero"!

We want more! What a delightful treat, for children and adults! The book is beautifully illustrated and all-around well composed. It makes a great story for bedtime, and its short and sweet length is perfect for children learning to read, giving them the satisfaction of completing an entire book!

Mr. Krosoczka, thanks, and i think we are all looking forward to your next creation!