Book details

Night Monkey, Day Monkey
Description
Night Monkey, Day Monkey tells the story of two little monkeys, one that is awake during the night and the other during the day. They are initially puzzled by each other's unfamiliar world, but soon they learn to appreciate their differences as they see the world from each other's perspective. The story is written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lucy Richards. It is a warm-hearted and rhyming picture book that focuses on friendship and celebrating differences. This book is perfect for storytime reading and comes with a shiny cover foil.
Age
3-6
Text complexity
developing
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- To learn about the circadian rhythm in a fun and engaging way.
- To explore the themes of friendship and acceptance through the two monkeys' relationship.
- To nurture curiosity about the natural world and different animal behaviors.
- To be amused by the gentle humor that arises from the monkeys' misunderstandings.