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Description
In "Monkey Business" by J. Jean Robertson, twin monkeys named Spike and Mike play a game called "Snatch and Stow" where they take other animals' belongings and hide them in a cave. The jungle animals become upset when their things go missing. The story shows how the monkeys' game causes trouble for the other jungle creatures.
Quick Summary
This book earns its title with perfectly calibrated monkey business: two mischievous characters turn a simple game into full-blown jungle chaos, and the resulting animal reactions are absolutely hilarious. Kids will giggle at the escalating silliness as creatures big and small voice their complaints in the funniest ways possible. If your child loves the wacky humor of "Elephant and Piggie" or the silly trouble-making in "Fly Guy" books, they'll be totally hooked on this wild adventure. Perfect for kids in kindergarten through second grade who are ready for short, laugh-out-loud chapter book experiences.