Ten Monkey Jamboree - Softcover

Diane Ochiltree

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0743462033 ISBN 13: 9780743462037

Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Trade Division), 2003

Synopsis

'Monkey fun takes more than one!' says the monkey in the jungle tree. Soon nine of his friends join him in a tail-tangling, tree-dangling jamboree! In this cheerful, whimsical romp, readers explore just how many combinations of monkeys will add up to ten. Accompanying the amusing and captivating illustrations, the rhythmic text twirls and spins as much as the monkeys, and makes a perfect read-aloud for the very young.

About this title

About the Author:

Dianne Ochiltree teaches writing in schools, and has written several mathematical-orientated picture books including 'Bart's Amazing Charts' and 'Cats Add Up'. She lives in Sparta, New Jersey. Anne-Sophie Lanquetin has illustrated several children's books, and lives in Paris.

From School Library Journal:

reS-Gr 2 With a crew of capricious monkeys, a jaunty rhyming text, and energetic artwork, this book adds up to a good time. Hanging by his tail from a branch, a monkey clothed in bright overalls invites nine friends to play. Seven of the animals "twist and spin" from tree to tree, two of them "twirl and flip," and one "hangs by her knees/in the breeze," adding up to 10 monkeys having "-a tail-tangling, tree-dangling jungle jamboree." Next, two of the monkeys "click sticks," four swing giant palm leaves "that whistle and sing," and four more "keep the beat" by slapping a log "with hands and feet," creating "-a music-making,/leaf-shaking/jungle jamboree." These antics continue, culminating in an encounter with a hungry yellow tiger. Never fear-the clever primates make their getaway and even manage to scare off the predator. The rhythmic text and repeated refrain will have young listeners humming along. Done in inks and pencils, the stylized illustrations are appropriately lush, featuring shimmering shades of blue, violet, and green. Using changing perspectives, shifts between daytime and nighttime scenes, and unexpected splashes of bright color, the double-page spreads are fresh and appealing, and keep pace with the frenetic text. Children will enjoy looking closely at the pictures to locate each of the individuals performing the activities described in the verses. Youngsters who are more confident of their counting abilities will be interested in seeing how different number combinations can add up to 10. A fun, count-along romp.

Joy Fleishhacker, formerly at School Library Journal

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About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Trade Division)
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0743462033
• ISBN 13: 9780743462037
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Anne-Sophie Lanquetin