Quick, Little Monkey!
By Sarah L. Thomson
Illustrated by Lita Judge
Ages: 4-8
Fiction
Boyd’s Mill Press
March 2016
978-1-62979-100-5
Little Monkey faces perils and pitfalls as she explores her rainforest home. Luckily, Dad is nearby and keeps a watchful eye on his curious child. A heartwarming story of the bond between an adventurous child and a loving parent, with plenty of excitement to keep young picture book readers riveted.
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Awards and Accolades
“Exciting jungle high jinks starring one adorable little monkey and her protective Papa.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“The wide-eyed primate heroine is cute and plucky…. It’s an evocative story of survival of the itty-bittiest.” —Publishers Weekly
“Little Monkey and her father fly through the jungle treetops in an exciting verdant adventure.”
–Barnes & Noble, BNKidsblog
Sarah L. Thomson
A children’s book author publishing award-winning nonfiction, poetry, picture books and novels including…
“Readers will treasure the blossoming friendship between opposites in this whimsically illustrated tale. Short chapters and plenty of action make for an accessible and appealing reading experience. . . . Touching and inspiring.”
—Kirkus Reviews