This Is MY Fort!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

This Is MY Fort!

By Drew Daywalt, Olivier Tallec (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the Monkey & Cake series

A conversation between a cake and a monkey about building forts.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 380 ratings
56 pages· 359 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Monkey and Cake are best friends who love building forts. When Cake builds his own fort, Monkey feels left out and constructs a bigger one. However, they soon realize that being alone in their forts isn't as enjoyable as sharing the fun together. Will they find a way to reunite and enjoy their friendship once more? This delightful tale explores the ups and downs of friendship, inviting young readers to laugh and learn alongside these curious pals.

From the publisher

Meet Monkey and Cake.They are silly and they are curious.Sometimes they agree. Sometimes they do not.But Monkey and Cake are always best friends.Monkey and Cake love building forts! When Cake decides to build his own fort, Monkey feels left out. Monkey builds his own fort that’s even bigger than Cake’s fort. But before long, they both discover that being alone in a fort is no fun!Drew Daywalt, author of the New York Times bestselling Crayon series, is one of the most influential voices in children’s literature today. Brought to life by Olivier Tallec’s expressive illustrations, Monkey and Cake combines the relatable humor of Elephant and Piggie and the wise friendship of Frog and Toad, inviting readers to laugh along and let their imaginations soar.Praise for Monkey & Cake: Exuberant, expressive, and full of philosophical inquiry. – The Wall Street JournalFunny and thought-provoking. A definite purchase for beginning reader collections. – School Library Journal* Perfect for novice readers who enjoy a bit of brain-teasing as well as a comedy buddy.– The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
56
Words
359
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
260L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about sharingBooks about apes and monkeysBooks about playingBooks about imagination and play
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.1
F&P level
~I
Publication
Published
February 26, 2019
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338143904

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