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Five Little Monkeys Books

In order from Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed to Five Little Monkeys Looking for Santa.

The Five Little Monkeys series is a set of 10 board books by Eileen Christelow, published between 1989 and 2023. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$958

Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1989

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

By Eileen Christelow

Five monkeys jump on the bed, but chaos ensues as they fall and bump their heads.

30 pages

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Board book

Summary: Five little monkeys, ready for bed, can't resist jumping on it. One by one, they tumble off, bumping their heads, causing Mama to call the doctor. Will they ever learn? This playful rhyme and its mischievous illustrations promise giggles and a surprising twist, making it a delightful read for little ones.

The complete set

Five Little Monkeys Series

10 books · Published 1989–2023

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$958

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1989

Five monkeys jump on the bed, but chaos ensues as they fall and bump their heads.

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$958

Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1991

Five monkeys turn house cleaning into chaotic fun before Grandma's visit.

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$958

Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1991

Five monkeys learn the danger of teasing a crocodile.

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$958

Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

Five monkeys secretly bake a cake for Mama's birthday surprise.

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$858

Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

Monkeys need a new car. Can they sell their old one to crocodile neighbors?

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$958

Five Little Monkeys Reading in Bed

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2007

Five little monkeys resist bedtime, leading to a surprising discovery about Mama.

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$759

Five Little Monkeys Shopping for School

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Five little monkeys scatter during back-to-school shopping. Can Mama gather them all before school starts?

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$958

Five Little Monkeys Jump in the Bath

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2012

Five monkeys get messy, clean up, and then find more trouble. Can they stay clean?

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$759

Five Little Monkeys Trick-or-Treat

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

Five little monkeys plan the ultimate Halloween trick. Will their babysitter fall for it, or will they outsmart themselves?

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$958

Five Little Monkeys Looking for Santa

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Can the monkeys catch a glimpse of Santa before sleep claims them?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Five Little Monkeys series?

There are 10 books in the Five Little Monkeys series. It began with Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed in 1989, and the newest book, Five Little Monkeys Looking for Santa, was published in 2023.