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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013
Melvin
A monkey's bad luck leads to unexpected friendship and self-discovery.
3.3/5 Goodreads · 62 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Melvin, convinced he's the unluckiest monkey, faces a banana shortage and a mysterious ailment. Believing no one, not even his friend Pete, can help, Melvin embarks on a journey of friendship and self-made fortune. Will he learn to change his luck and appreciate the world around him? Discover a heartwarming tale of devotion and the power of perspective.
From the publisher
Melvin is certain he’s the unluckiest monkey in the world. He’s run out of bananas, thinks he has a terrible disease, and decides nobody can help, not even his best friend, Pete. What ensues is a tale of true friendship, devotion, and the importance of making your own luck. With wonderful line-drawn and color illustrations, Claudia Boldt creates a unique cast of characters in this humorous and sweet story.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- June 25, 2013
- First published
- March 1, 2013
- Publisher
- Tate
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781849760867
- LCCN
- 2014430142
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