Books for children
Little brown monkey watches the colourful birds flying above the trees and, looking at the drab colours of other jungle creatures, wonders why they shouldn’t be beautiful too. So when he finds an abandoned palette and paint brushes, he paints the animals as they take their afternoon nap. Are they pleased? Find out as you share this laugh- aloud book with two to four-year-olds, or listen to the attached CD. The delightful illustrations are by Nick Schon.
is a funny dip-into book for emerging or reluctant readers who are put off by fat volumes. Popular poet Patten has his finger on the pulse of what makes children laugh aloud. Wildly imaginative, provocative, affectionate, but mostly funny, the mix of humour and regular verse, along with Chris Riddell’s wonderful pencil drawings make this a delightful read for anyone.
