Experience the world from a monkey’s perspective via the video camera on its head in this fun and exciting Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book in the Critter-Cam series!

Through a video camera positioned on the monkey’s head, readers can follow along from the monkey’s point of view as it slides down a giraffe’s neck, meets a lion by mistake, and shares a coconut with a friend! Go, Monkey, go! Dan Yaccarino’s bright art and Margie Palatini’s simple text create a dynamic world that beginning readers will want to visit over and over again!

About The Author

Margie Palatini

Margie Palatini is the author of many celebrated children’s books, including Lousy Rotten Stinkin’ Grapes, The Three Silly Billies, and Earthquack!, all illustrated by Barry Moser, as well as Sweet Tooth and Bedhead, both illustrated by Jack E. Davis. She lives with her family in New Jersey. Visit Margie at MargiePalatini.com.

About The Illustrator

Photo (c) Michael Benebib

Dan Yaccarino

Dan Yaccarino is the author and illustrator of over fifty books for children, including Piccolo, Unlovable, Every Friday, and The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau. Awards and honors for his work include being named The New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Children’s Books, the Bologna Ragazzi Award, and an ALA Notable Children’s selection Dan has also had the honor of being invited to the White House to read his books. He created and produced the animated series Doug Unplugs, Oswald, and Willa’s Wild Life and character designed the series The Backyardigans.You may visit him online at YaccarinoStudio.com.

Product Details

Publisher: Simon Spotlight (December 12, 2023)
Length: 32 pages
ISBN13: 9781665927406
Ages: 3 - 5
Fountas & Pinnell™ F These books have been officially leveled by using the F&P Text Level Gradient™ Leveling System

Raves and Reviews

"Young readers will laugh and look forward to the next event in Monkey’s adventure. Large, easy-to-read font, with three words per page at most, gives early readers confidence in their ability to parse through the text. Bright, bold illustrations from Yaccarino showcase the action as it unfolds, as well as the viewpoint from Monkey’s camera. The running joke of the battery in the camera slowly losing power as the story progresses will guarantee a chuckle from caregivers viewing the book with children. VERDICT Once again, the dynamic team of Palatini and Yaccarino have created a story that is not only appealing to children but also fun for adults. Recommended for all collections."

– School Library Journal, 12/1/23