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Esphyr Slobodkina

Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business Paperback – September 1, 1987

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Caps for Sale is a timeless classic beloved by millions...one of the most popular picture books ever published! This picture book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom, as children love chanting along with the naughty monkeys.

Children will delight in following the peddler’s efforts to outwit the monkeys and will ask to read it again and again. Caps for Sale is an excellent easy-to-read book that includes repetition, patterns, and colors, perfect for early readers.

This tale of a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity and also teaches children about problem and resolution.

This classic picture book will be appreciated as a birthday, baby shower, or graduation gift! It never fails to get preschoolers chanting along and giggling.

Reading age

4 - 8 years
Print length

48 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - 3
Lexile measure

AD480L
Dimensions

7.8 x 0.2 x 9.8 inches
Publisher

HarperCollins
Publication date

September 1, 1987
ISBN-10

0064431436
ISBN-13

978-0064431439
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"From an old folk tale [the author] has fashioned this bright picture book, infusing it with a humor which seems to have sprung from her own hearty enjoyment of the troubles of a peddler with a abnd of monkeys."" --The New York Times

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Caps for Sale is a timeless classic, in print for over fifty years, and beloved by generations of readers. This easy-to-read story about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity. Children will delight in following the peddlers efforts to outwit the monkeys in this new, enlarged, and redesigned edition, and will ask to read it again and again.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Reissue edition (September 1, 1987)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064431436
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064431439
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD480L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.8 x 0.2 x 9.8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Warning! This is an abridged version.

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2017

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I read the description for the Board Book edition of Caps for Sale and thought it was the original book. I was so excited to find Caps for Sale as a board book because it is my 3 year old daughter's favorite book and the paperback copy we have is not holding up well to daily use. As we read the board book, my daughter kept saying, "But, Mommy, that isn't how it goes!" After we read it one time, she told me it was trash and tried to throw it away. If you or your child loves the original version of this wonderful tale, do not buy the board book.

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Abridged story! :(

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2017

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I was so disappointed to get this book and discover that it's not the entire story! It's been abridged, even though no where is it noted in the advertisement that it's been abridged! We are so disappointed!!

38 people found this helpful

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Stephan Hokanson

Story is abridged...vocabulary lost

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2019

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I LOVE this story and it's fun to read aloud as it engages listeners to join in as the peddler calls "Caps for sale!" You certainly still get the gist of the story, but some wonderful vocabulary is lost with this abridged board book version. Bummer.

14 people found this helpful

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Eureka

Timeless Tale

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2020

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Our granddaughter lives on the other side of the country so nightly bedtime stories are read on FaceTime. This book, which was a favorite of my own kids when they were little, has become her favorite. We read two stories every night, and this is always the first one she chooses. She still giggles gleefully at the antics of the monkeys and she finishes the sentences as we read. The story is cute and we get such pleasure out of seeing it through our granddaughter's eyes. I highly recommend this book.

4 people found this helpful

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Hannah

What's Not To Like About This Little Gem of a Children's Book?

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2019

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There is everything to like about this children's book. Great pictures help tell the story. The way this story is told gradually unfolds a very funny, very clever ending. Lots of fun with opportunities to get the children involved by copying the antics of the monkeys. And, just long enough to read through at one fun-filled sitting. I bought this copy for a new neighbor's 2 children. I knew it was a good choice because I read it to my son years ago, and to my friends' children over the years. It is always a great gift and the price makes it ideal. Enjoy!

4 people found this helpful

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Elise Lin

Cute story that my son loves

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017

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Love this book. I read it when I was little and enjoy reading it now to my boys. My son has asked me to read it at east twice a day since he got it, he loves when we get to the part about the monkeys.

9 people found this helpful

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Classic Story!

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2014

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My 2 year old loves this story and we read it often. The story is about a peddler who walks around town with all the caps on his head, trying to sell them. Since no one was buying them, he took a nap by a tree, only to discover that a bunch of mischievous monkeys had taken them and were imitating his angry actions. We act it out, the stamping, fist shaking, and "tsk tsk" sound, which makes it really fun to read. I really like the rhythmic pattern to the story and the predictability of it - my daughter loves to predict what the monkeys will do next. The illustrations are vintage and simple, which I really like because it's such a different style from all the newer kids books. I also use this book in my second grade class to recognize story elements (setting, plot, characters, etc.) and we act it out as well. Highly recommended and it's a classic!

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LTV

Good intro to a classic story for grab-happy kids, but I miss the original full version

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016

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I adore this story, and this little board book got my son hooked on it as well - but as others have mentioned, it's abridged and lacks some of the familiar rhythm that makes the original story so great. Once my son stops trying to tear apart paper pages, we will definitely be switching to the original version.

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Romantic Realist

Colour problem

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2015

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I bought it as was told it is a classic for children and grown ups alike. However..
It is odd.
It is making me do silly angry gestures while reading which are not a great example for a toddler (and it is not like it is the bad character in the book doing them, so it is not clear for extra young minds).
Finally I like the simplicity of the drawings, but for a book that names grey brown blue and red as the hats colours every other page, it is a shame they don't look the part. My 2,5 year old keeps correcting me that they are grey Orange green and red. And she is right.

aetl

Timeless

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2017

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This story is from my childhood (I am now 60) and I loved it. I read this to my 3 daughters as they were growing up and they loved it. They are grown now but remember it well. I decided to replace it in the hope that my grandchildren to be will love it too.

Giantgaloshes

Great story for aged 2-3

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2014

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Great tale and very amusing for little ones. The language is quite stilted (I suspect the result of a rather literal translation) but is easily glossed over by an adult reading it.

R Amin

Good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2018

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Good story and colours to engage young children

Mrs ELLEN POWER

A favourite tale

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2013

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My sons favourite story when he was little. I bought this for him to read to his baby son so he could relive his enjoyment and share it.