Book Series · 11 Books

Five Little Monkeys Books

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

Eileen Christelow turns five energetic siblings' everyday plans into rhythmic, mischievous read-aloud adventures with Mama Monkey nearby.

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Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree
Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake
Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do
Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car
Five Little Monkeys Play Hide and Seek
Five Little Monkeys Shopping for School
Reading order

How to Read the Five Little Monkeys Books

The eleven stories are shown in first-publication order, but they do not build one continuing plot. Start with Jumping on the Bed for the familiar rhyme, or choose any everyday theme that suits your child.

Five Little Monkeys Storybook Treasury collects previously published stories. It is shown as a companion instead of being counted as a twelfth adventure.

Sources: Eileen Christelow's official Five Little Monkeys checklist, Eileen Christelow's official site.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

These are playful family comedies about bedtime, chores, errands, holidays, and sibling energy. Repetition, rhyme, counting, and busy illustrations invite children to join the read-aloud.

The monkeys fall from a bed, tease a crocodile, hide, make messes, and worry Mama, but the danger is cartoonish and quickly resolved. Mama sets limits and cares for them without the stories becoming preachy.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
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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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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.
In reading order

Five Little Monkeys Series

11 books · Published 1989–2023

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In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 2009

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Five Little Monkeys series?

There are 11 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.

What order should you read the Five Little Monkeys books in?

Start with Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #11.

What ages are the Five Little Monkeys books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Five Little Monkeys to life.

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Eileen Christelow

Author & Illustrator
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