Chomp the Chimp Meets Someone New

From the picture book series that Midwest Book Review praised as"original, entertaining, and thoroughly 'kid friendly' ... unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library." Children's Bookwatch by Midwest Book Review comes this fourth installment in The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp:

The jungle is buzzing! All the animals are talking, everyone is asking, "who is this strange new being?"

A quiet newcomer has arrived at the edge of the forest. While the rest of the animals are bursting with questions, Chomp silently observes. Curious but unhurried, he gently approaches the strange newcomer and offers a warm greeting, learning along the way that some friends just need a little extra time and space to find their courage. Chomp the Chimp Meets Someone New demonstrates how empathy, active listening, and simply being present can turn a shy stranger into a wonderful new friend.

Dr. Franco E. Santos is a former undergraduate professor of Psychology and clinical psychotherapist. He holds a master's degree in Psychology and doctoral degree in Education. His work integrates developmental science with traditional storytelling to support early childhood education.

With a Master's degree in Architecture and over a decade of experience in concept art, Marta Maszkiewicz blends structural integrity with a whimsical watercolor aesthetic. Her work for Santos Press prioritizes atmospheric textures and high-resolution detail to support unhurried, nature-based narratives. She lives and works in Warsaw, Poland.