Caps for Sale

Written by Esphyr Slobodkina

Part of the Caps for Sale series

A peddler must outsmart mischievous monkeys to reclaim his caps.

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 95,385 ratings

48 pages· 674 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD480L

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Bookroo's summary

A peddler's day takes a mischievous turn when a band of monkeys swipes his caps. As he devises a clever plan to outwit them, children will be captivated by the playful antics and rhythmic storytelling. Will the peddler retrieve his caps, or will the monkeys have the last laugh? This charming tale of problem-solving and humor invites young readers to chant along and discover the joy of storytelling.

From the publisher

Caps for Sale is a timeless classic, in print for over fifty years, and beloved by generations of readers. This easy-to-read story about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity. Children will delight in following the peddlers efforts to outwit the monkeys in this new, enlarged, and redesigned edition, and will ask to read it again and again.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 48
Words: 674
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD480L

Themes & topics

Books about entrepreneurship Books about apes and monkeys Books about clothing Books about hats Books about problem solving

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“If we lost our copy of Caps for Sale, I'd immediately order a new one; it's that good. The artwork is unique and engaging, and the writing is really lovely in a simple, concise way. Best of all, the story is fun and silly and has ample opportunity for little ones to act the story out alongside the characters--stomping feet, shaking fists, stacking imaginary caps on our heads. It's a classic for good reason!”

Lauren Hancock

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