What do you do if a monkey jumps onto your school bus . . . or a hippo shows up for breakfast . . . or an elephant wants to run the bases at your ball game? Find out in this hilarious guide on what to do if the animals escape from your local zoo. Gorgeous eyecatching illustrations from award winning illustrator Jennifer E. Morris compliment the rhythmic text.
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This book is published by Pleasant Street Press, a new small press publishing children's books whose first books were released in December. I wanted to point this out, because I think it is so important that we start looking beyond the large publishers for quality books. This book is structured as a guide book for what you should do if the animals break out of the local zoo and start heading your way. And what should you do? If a hippo appears offer her pancakes and tea. Let the lion drive the carpool. And just get out of the elephant's way as he rounds the bases. The book is filled with humor and situations that children will enjoy. The juxtaposition of zoo animals and their everyday routines will get children engaged and laughing along. To add to the fun, try to spot the monkey on each page. Cochran's jaunty rhymes contribute to the spirit of fun and move the book along at a romping pace. Morris' art is vivacious, colorful and very child-friendly. The docile animals add to the fun without creating any worry at all for children, even the grinning alligator is friendly. Share this one for storytimes on any zoo animal, but especially monkeys. The rhyming is fun to read aloud and the illustrations will project well to a group. --Tasha Saecker - Kids Lit
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Jean Cochran has been writing for almost 25 years. She has specialized in creating customized party invitations and personalized poems for adoptions, birthdays, and special occasions. Ms. Cochran turned her focus to children's literature in 1997 and began to hone her skills in the company of published children's authors and illustrators. A former editor of Barefoot Books called Ms. Cochran one of the best natural rhymers she'd ever had the pleasure of [reading].
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific book that engages all ages!,
By Boston-mom (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: If A Monkey Jumps Onto Your School Bus (Hardcover)
Our 19 month old daughter LOVES this book! There are many great messages for kids including using your "please" and "thank you's" and how brushing your teeth and bathtime are a part of everyone's day (including the skunk and the monkey!). I would highly recommend this book for children of any age!
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Great fun read for toddlers,
By Carrie-Anne McGrath (Waltham, MA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: If A Monkey Jumps Onto Your School Bus (Hardcover)
My now 4 year old son has loved this book since we were given it as a gift from the author's husband. I've been reading it to him for a few years now and it's still a "go-to" book when he is selecting a book to read at night. He knows some of it by heart by now due to the catchy phrasing. He also loves the pictures!
Another great book by Jean!
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If a Monkey Jumps Onto Your School Bus,
By Lala Moe (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: If A Monkey Jumps Onto Your School Bus (Hardcover)
This was the perfect gift for my two year old grandson. He absolutely loves the book and I think the message is an important one. Please and thank-you, colorful pictures and well-written story. A treasure! Lala Moe
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