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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 11 board books by Eileen Christelow, published between 1989 and 2023. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 30 pages.

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
About the series

What's Five Little Monkeys About?

Eleven playful, mostly standalone picture and board books about five energetic monkey siblings and their patient mother.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Sale price
$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.
In reading order

Five Little Monkeys Series

11 books · Published 1989–2023

#1
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
#1 in Series
Sale price
$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.

#2
Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree
#2 in Series
Sale price
$958

Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1991

Five monkeys learn the danger of teasing a crocodile.

#3
Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake
#3 in Series
Sale price
$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.

#4
Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do
#4 in Series
Sale price
$958

Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1996

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

#5
Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car
#5 in Series
Sale price
$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?

#6
Five Little Monkeys Play Hide and Seek
#6 in Series
Sale price
$858

Five Little Monkeys Play Hide and Seek

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2004

Monkeys play hide-and-seek, defying bedtime and finding the ultimate hiding spot.

#7
Five Little Monkeys Shopping for School
#7 in Series
Sale price
$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?

#8
Five Little Monkeys Reading in Bed
#8 in Series
Sale price
$958

Five Little Monkeys Reading in Bed

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2011

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

#9
Five Little Monkeys Jump in the Bath
#9 in Series
Sale price
$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?

#10
Five Little Monkeys Trick-or-Treat
#10 in Series
Sale price
$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?

#11
Five Little Monkeys Looking for Santa
#11 in Series
Sale price
$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?

From the same world

In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 2009

Five Little Monkeys Storybook Treasury
Series
Sale price
$1597

Five Little Monkeys Storybook Treasury

Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 2009

Discover playful monkey adventures in this delightful collection.

Good to know

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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