Monkey Time

Written and illustrated by Michael Hall

A monkey races against time to catch elusive minutes in the rainforest.

2.8 Goodreads · 308 ratings

48 pages· 192 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~50L

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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant rainforest, a curious monkey embarks on a playful chase to catch colorful minutes from a magical tree. As each minute slips away, can he grasp the concept of time before it's too late? With engaging illustrations and rhythmic storytelling, this adventure introduces young readers to counting and the passage of time, all while uncovering surprises hidden in the lush jungle. Will the monkey succeed in his quest, or will time prove too slippery to hold?

From the publisher

Can you catch a minute? A monkey chases a minute in the rainforest in this clever, funny, and informational story about the concept of time from Michael Hall, the New York Times-bestselling and acclaimed author of Red: A Crayon’s Story. An excellent choice to share during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to learn basic concepts of telling time.Monkey Time stars a silly monkey and sixty minutes, and it is perfect for fans of Mo Willems’s Waiting Is Not Easy! and anyone learning about how time passes. Look for surprises in the pictures on every page! Meet monkey. Monkey is very curious about the brightly colored–and very tasty-looking–minutes on the minute tree in his forest. But can he catch one before it disappears?Playful, educational, and entertaining, this brightly illustrated book reinforces simple counting skills while introducing children to basic concepts about time, how time passes, and how time is measured. With illustrations full of engaging animals and a call-and-response text, and loads of rhythm, repetition, and humor, this is a great choice for family and story-time sharing. Includes three pages of facts reinforcing the math concepts and describing the rainforest friends introduced in the story.

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