As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves.
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
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From Publishers Weekly
In this zany cumulative verse, five silly simian siblings insist on bedtime mayhem, and--heedless of the doctor's admonition--each suffers the same injury. Ages 3-8.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1-- In a brief prelude to the title rhyme, five little monkeys ready themselves for bed, and say goodnight to their mother. Then, really getting down to business, they launch into some serious bed-jumping. Young children familiar with this popular finger play will appreciate Christelow's incorrigible monkeys, jumping with abandon, oblivious to the repeated warning: "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" Newcomers will find the rhyme a delightful discovery which begs to be repeated. With each successive casualty, mother monkey dutifully consults the doctor, and bandages the wounds. Finally, all five battle-weary monkey children are asleep, and mother can go to bed. Colored pencil drawings in soft pastels depict the totally silly but lovable monkey family and its doctor. This is a natural for younger story hours, and can also be used with beginning readers. Whether sublimely happy or ridiculously goofy, Christelow's expressive monkeys pack a lot of appeal. --Corinne Camarata, Port Washington Public Library, N.Y.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Board book edition.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Board book edition.
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By E. Suter
Format:Board book
You have to love the monkeys. My 17 month old does. She will ask for my husband and I to read the book 10 times in a row. She never tires of hearing it and is now learning to do the motions with me. The pictures are great and I expect we will still be reading this one for years to come.
By Lori's Mommy
Format:Board book
Chirstelow does a wonderful job of combining fun with counting so that children are drawn to the childish antics of the "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed". Getting ready for bed, the little monkeys go through their bedtime routine...put on their pajamas, brush their teeth and say goodnight to Mama. But!!! As soon as Mama is out of sight, the adventure begins! "Five little monkeys jumping on the bed/One fell off and bumped his head/Mama called the doctor/and the doctor said/No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" Now of course, the little monkeys do not heed the warning and continue the countdown as each time one monkey falls off and bumps his/her head, followed by Mama calling the doctor and the doctor repeatedly admonishing them - 'No more monkeys jumping on the bed!' until finally all are put to bed with bandages on their head in some form or another. Then Mama retreats and says 'Finally, I can go to bed' and jumps on the bed!!! Counting and the childlike actions of the little monkeys make this a fun book for all to enjoy.
Format:Board book
Yes, this book WILL get the kids trying to jump on the bed. It's a lot of fun, and much laughing is heard whenever we read it. There is a lot of detail in the pictures - I love watching the doctor, and Mama gives us a great ending! I picked this up when my younger son was asking for us to play "monkeys on the bed" (the rhyme with hand motions)over & over & over - my fingers were tired. We've been reading ever since! Have I mentioned that the board book format is a great, sturdy idea? Definately a good buy, and highly recommended.
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Five Little Monkeys Jumped on a Bed
This is a very good book this was my favorite book when I was little. It is a really good book for kids, and I don't think that you would be disappointed if you bought it. Read more
Published on Dec 19 2003
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Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
In this book there a five little monkeys that have to go to bed. So the monkeys all get in the bath, put there pajamas on, and brush their teeth. Read more
Published on Oct 2 2003
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What happened to the monkeys that were jumping on the bed?
This is one of my 2 1/2 year old favorite books . It begins with the monkeys getting ready for bed, then the jumping & bumping starts...Colorful & simple. Read more
Published on April 24 2003 by Kalan
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We are wearing out this book
I have a 2 1/2 year old and an 8 month old. We read this book all the time! They never get tired of the monkeys (although I think I need a break from the story). Read more
Published on Mar 27 2003
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It never gets old
My 17 month old loooves this book, we end up reading it 20 times a day. It also helped her learn the story so we can recite it while waiting in line at the market, etc.
Published on Dec 23 2002 by parent-in-training
4.0 out of 5 stars
fun, light.
My son liked this book a lot when he was younger. Now that he's 3, he doesn't pick it up much. But, it's a good one for the 1 year old crowd they love to imitate the doctor's... Read more
Published on Dec 13 2002
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BORING!
I was very disappointed in this book. I bought it (stupidly) without reading through it first for my son's first birthday. Read more
Published on Dec 7 2002
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No more monkeys....!!!
This fantastic, destine classic is a must, kids love jumping on the bed, this book shows some consequence, in a fun rythmaticc way, you'll find yorself(parent:) singing this every... Read more
Published on Nov 9 2002 by missytini
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Interactive Book for Parents with young Children!
My youngest child is deaf and she as well as her older
hearing brother LOVE this book. It is very easy to sign
and even her 4 yr. Read more
hearing brother LOVE this book. It is very easy to sign
and even her 4 yr. Read more
Published on July 17 2002 by R. Baldridge
1.0 out of 5 stars
An Unfunny Message
Over and over the baby monkeys disobey their mother and jump on the bed, even after they see their siblings get hurt. Read more
Published on July 8 2002
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