This nonfiction picture book colorfully and innovatively educates readers about various types of monkeys from around the world without being pedantic. Jazzy illustrations resembling a graphic arts styled poster accurately depict several species of monkeys. Readers learn about how monkeys evolved, the classification of the Primate group, the difference between Old and New World monkeys, unique characteristics of monkeys, monkey mythology, and the impact of the deforestation of the rainforest. With helpful examples, guiding illustrations, and comical phrases like “‘But why such colorful bums?’ I hear you ask” will leave readers feeling like they are on a lively safari. ema |
Title: Mad About Monkeys
Author: Owen Davey
Illustrator: Owen Davey
Publisher: Flying Eye Books
Copyright: 2015
Original Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-909263-57-4
Hardcover pages: 40
Age range: 5-10
Genre: Picture Book, Nonfiction, Information Book
Book setting: Around the World
Author’s ethnicity: English
Author’s residence: Leicester
Illustrator’s ethnicity: English
Illustrator’s residence: Leicester
Subjects: Fact book, Monkeys, Jungles, Rainforests |