Night Monkey, Day Monkey

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Night Monkey, Day Monkey by Julia Donaldson is a delightful children's book that explores the world through the contrasting experiences of two monkeys—one that is awake during the night and another during the day. As they encounter each other's worlds, they learn about the different creatures and phenomena that belong to each time of day, encouraging themes of understanding and friendship across differences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate tales of friendship and understanding differences. The story uses the contrast between night and day to take young readers on a journey of discovering new perspectives, making it ideal for sharing a sense of wonder and curiosity with your little ones.

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Night Monkey, Day Monkey

Julia Donaldson’s beloved rhyming picture book story about two monkeys who are as different as night and day – now with shiny cover foil!

The ultimate rhyming children’s picture book – now with a fabulously foiled cover!

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Julia Donaldson’s beloved rhyming picture book story about two monkeys who are as different as night and day – now with shiny cover foil!

Night Monkey, Day Monkey tells the story of Night Monkey and Day Monkey, who don’t think they have much in common. But when they each spend time in the other's opposite world, they learn to be the best of friends . . .

From master storyteller, Julia Donaldson, and illustrated by Lucy Richards, this warm-hearted rhyming story about friendship and difference is pitch-perfect storytime reading.

Julia Donaldson is the multi-award-winning author of a string of beloved contemporary classics, including The Hospital Dog, The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Stick Man, Room on the Broom, The Smeds and the Smoos, Zog, What the Ladybird Heard and Spinderella.

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Night Monkey, Day Monkey has been praised for its engaging rhyming scheme and metre, which are perfectly executed, offering an enjoyable reading experience. The humorous scenarios each monkey encounters highlight the differences between day and night in a charming manner. This book concludes in a way that is likely to leave readers smiling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755501403

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lucy Richards

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the current Children’s Laureate and the author of the internationally bestselling book The Gruffalo as well as numerous other popular titles.

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