Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson was T’s first book by the author. Although I had got it way before she was 2 years, I introduced it only when she turned 2. There were rejections initially, but once the story was translated for her in Hindi (I now read in English) she started enjoying it and asked for it by name multiple times.
Little baby monkey has lost his mum. He can’t find her. A butterfly tries to help him with hilarious results and no success. When will the baby unite with his mum?
WHAT WE LIKED
The mum touch.
Big and clear illustrations.
Rhyming sentences can be read out in a sing-song way along with the usage of lots of hand animation.
A number of animals are introduced in the story along with their specific features. Though a young reader might not understand the difference completely, with repeated readings, they are bound to remember.
WHAT WE DISLIKED the length of the story is a little long for young toddlers and one might struggle to keep their interest even though they like the book.
This is a must-have. Published by Macmillan Children’s Books (Pan Macmillan) Recommended age 2+ years.
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Monkey Puzzle Board book – 12 April 2016
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Julia Donaldson
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Axel Scheffler
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Julia Donaldson
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Reading age2 - 5 years
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Print length24 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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Dimensions15.6 x 1.8 x 19.4 cm
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PublisherMacmillan Children's Books
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Publication date12 April 2016
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ISBN-109781509830411
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ISBN-13978-1509830411
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This wonderful picture book with brilliant rhyming text coupled with stunning illustrations will have you and your toddler laughing and laughing and laughing time and time again as you read and reread it because your child wants you to reread it again. ― Julia Eccleshare
A wonderful story which is so pertinent to young children ― Mumsnet
As ever, Julia Donaldson delivers a pacy story which is entertaining and informative with a great twist at the end. ― Toppsta
A wonderful story which is so pertinent to young children ― Mumsnet
As ever, Julia Donaldson delivers a pacy story which is entertaining and informative with a great twist at the end. ― Toppsta
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This wonderful picture book with brilliant rhyming text coupled with stunning illustrations will have you and your toddler laughing and laughing and laughing time and time again as you read and reread it because your child wants you to reread it again., Julia Eccleshare
A wonderful story which is so pertinent to young children, Mumsnet
As ever, Julia Donaldson delivers a pacy story which is entertaining and informative with a great twist at the end., Toppsta
A wonderful story which is so pertinent to young children, Mumsnet
As ever, Julia Donaldson delivers a pacy story which is entertaining and informative with a great twist at the end., Toppsta
About the Author
Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty, gift and poetry books for Macmillan, such as Fish Who Dream of Trees (Two Hoots) and the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes – and of course, he is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide. Axel’s artwork is exhibited internationally; he has illustrated for many charities and designed the Royal Mail Christmas stamps in 2012. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.
Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty, gift and poetry books for Macmillan, such as Fish Who Dream of Trees (Two Hoots) and the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes – and of course, he is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide. Axel’s artwork is exhibited internationally; he has illustrated for many charities and designed the Royal Mail Christmas stamps in 2012. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.
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Product details
- ASIN : 1509830413
- Publisher : Macmillan Children's Books; Main Market Ed. edition (12 April 2016)
- Language : English
- Board book : 24 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781509830411
- ISBN-13 : 978-1509830411
- Reading age : 2 - 5 years
- Item Weight : 334 g
- Dimensions : 15.6 x 1.8 x 19.4 cm
- Country of Origin : United Kingdom
- Best Sellers Rank: #816 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Reviewed in India on 17 July 2020
Little baby monkey has lost his mum. He can’t find her. A butterfly tries to help him with hilarious results and no success. When will the baby unite with his mum?
WHAT WE LIKED
The mum touch.
Big and clear illustrations.
Rhyming sentences can be read out in a sing-song way along with the usage of lots of hand animation.
A number of animals are introduced in the story along with their specific features. Though a young reader might not understand the difference completely, with repeated readings, they are bound to remember.
WHAT WE DISLIKED the length of the story is a little long for young toddlers and one might struggle to keep their interest even though they like the book.
This is a must-have. Published by Macmillan Children’s Books (Pan Macmillan) Recommended age 2+ years.
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This is a must-have.
By Anuradha Gupta on 17 July 2020
Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson was T’s first book by the author. Although I had got it way before she was 2 years, I introduced it only when she turned 2. There were rejections initially, but once the story was translated for her in Hindi (I now read in English) she started enjoying it and asked for it by name multiple times.By Anuradha Gupta on 17 July 2020
Little baby monkey has lost his mum. He can’t find her. A butterfly tries to help him with hilarious results and no success. When will the baby unite with his mum?
WHAT WE LIKED
The mum touch.
Big and clear illustrations.
Rhyming sentences can be read out in a sing-song way along with the usage of lots of hand animation.
A number of animals are introduced in the story along with their specific features. Though a young reader might not understand the difference completely, with repeated readings, they are bound to remember.
WHAT WE DISLIKED the length of the story is a little long for young toddlers and one might struggle to keep their interest even though they like the book.
This is a must-have. Published by Macmillan Children’s Books (Pan Macmillan) Recommended age 2+ years.
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Reviewed in India on 23 May 2019
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Was looking for a few books for my little one, when I saw the high ratings on this one. Went with the reviews, and honestly, not a mistake - no way. It's beautiful. The little one (1.5yo) just turns the pages to look at the creatures and admire them.
It's not a story that makes sense - kids' stories this age would seldom make much sense or logic, but that's neither the point of this book.
this is beautiful and a part of the special collection for your kids.
I'm definitely looking to pick more of these now :) !
It's not a story that makes sense - kids' stories this age would seldom make much sense or logic, but that's neither the point of this book.
this is beautiful and a part of the special collection for your kids.
I'm definitely looking to pick more of these now :) !
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Reviewed in India on 17 September 2020
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I am always in search of good books to introduce to my 13 month old. I've got her flap books and another board book but none of them were really stories. I found this one and took a chance, knowing that the English would be too much for her, but buying it more for the illustrations.
I read it to her for the first time today and she had such a blast pointing out the butterfly on each page or the monkey. She also seemed to be really concerned about where the mumma monkey went?
Buy it - its definitely a story that warms the heart, and pictures that are a treat for the eyes (young and old!)
I read it to her for the first time today and she had such a blast pointing out the butterfly on each page or the monkey. She also seemed to be really concerned about where the mumma monkey went?
Buy it - its definitely a story that warms the heart, and pictures that are a treat for the eyes (young and old!)
Reviewed in India on 30 April 2018
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My 1 year old is in love with this book..even I like it.. quality at best..a butterfly is helping a baby monkey to find his mom.each page comes across different animals like an elephant,a snake,a spider,a parrot,a frog,a bat..I would definitely recommend this book..a must have in a child's library..
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Reviewed in India on 5 November 2020
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After my disappointment with Cave Baby, I was refraining from Julia Donaldson books. But the summary and reviews urged me to buy this sweet little story book. I was waiting for the price to come down. And when it did, I bought it. Well, I liked it. So did my five year old son.
Reviewed in India on 26 December 2020
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Initially I didn't like the pictures, as we have seen better illustrations. But the case with the baby is totally different. I got it for my 4 month old baby.. First time itself he got attracted towards its colourful pages... Now he is 7 months old, each time i read it he thoroughly enjoys the picture, and now he started flipping the pages along with me.. And pages are quite thick. There are 24 sides. Thanks.
Reviewed in India on 23 February 2019
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Must have! Please don't think twice. Such a Sweet story..amazing bright colors. My 3yo loves it!

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By Amazon Customer on 23 February 2019
Must have! Please don't think twice. Such a Sweet story..amazing bright colors. My 3yo loves it!
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Reviewed in India on 21 September 2019
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My 15 month old son loves it when I read this book to him. Really nice rhyming lines and a sweet storyline. A fun book for kids. There are no grammatical errors as mentioned in some reviews.
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Merysc
5.0 out of 5 stars
En casa nos encanta
Reviewed in Spain on 2 February 2018Verified Purchase
El libro en sí, es entretenido, y se pueden trabajar en inglés varios vocabularios: los animales, las partes del cuerpo, la selva, etc. Lo mejor, enseñar a los peques que tienen que tener cuidado para no perderse ;)
En mi caso, lo compré por unos cuatro euros, en el formato de cartón, que es muy robusto y duradero para niños pequeños. Volvería a comprarlo, las ilustraciones y diálogos, como siempre pasa con Julia Donalson estupendos.
Nota 9 sobre 10
Espero que la opinión sea de utilidad :)

Dheeraj S Rathore
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just buy when it says Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler together on a book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 August 2015Verified Purchase
I bought this along with 11 other Julia Donaldson Books(All Board Books). I did a lot of research before buying and building my 15 month old daughters first library along with Van Fleet, Eric Carle, Dr Suess etc. At first it was all about pictures then sounds then role play and now its the story in 12-13 months she has grown with these books and loves anything we introduce now. Each book has a 12-14 page story which gives you abundance of opportunity to spend quality time with your little one. Reading is just one of the things you can do with these. They are illustrated so very well with vibrant colours and end to end pictures that you have so much to explore if you introduce reading really young. I have copied some of the illustrations on to a A4 sheet given my daughter to color. Just buy when it says Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler together on a book.
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Mrs. J. Roberts
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Very exciting and enjoyable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 May 2018Verified Purchase
I always wait until I have read the story to my second language English Austrian primary pupils before I write a review. Some people forget that the stories are for children and NOT for adults who criticise the style, plot, rhyming, pictures, etc. Sometimes it is " the singer not the song" when reading a story for enjoyment.
I thought that two things were very clever in this story. First, the fact that elephant is pointed out again near the end, and that the butterfly has to explain that HIS children do not look like him. There were many bright colourful pictures on each page, which stimulate the children's imagination and knowledge of nature. The descriptions were very clever, and great fun was had by the pupils when guessing which animal would next be shown to the little monkey. Poor old Butterfly tried very hard, but the story had a happy ending. Overall I thought that it was a super story, and just as exciting as "The Gruffalo", " Room On A Broom" and " Superworm ". For the follow up work I would like to be able to buy the " Monkey Puzzle Drawing Book" if there was such as book. I am hopeless at drawing.
I thought that two things were very clever in this story. First, the fact that elephant is pointed out again near the end, and that the butterfly has to explain that HIS children do not look like him. There were many bright colourful pictures on each page, which stimulate the children's imagination and knowledge of nature. The descriptions were very clever, and great fun was had by the pupils when guessing which animal would next be shown to the little monkey. Poor old Butterfly tried very hard, but the story had a happy ending. Overall I thought that it was a super story, and just as exciting as "The Gruffalo", " Room On A Broom" and " Superworm ". For the follow up work I would like to be able to buy the " Monkey Puzzle Drawing Book" if there was such as book. I am hopeless at drawing.
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Craig M Sisterson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific jungle-set tale full of rhyming fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 February 2020Verified Purchase
While Julia Donaldson is most famous for The Gruffalo, and Zog is probably our daughter's favourite of her many children's books, she has written a whole host of terrific tales for young ones.
This is perhaps lesser-known, but well worth grabbing.
A sweet, charming tale of a little lost monkey and a butterfly that tries to help. There is a really nice sing-song rhythm, a great 'tour' through a variety of fun jungle animals the wee ones love, and a cool wee twist to the tale. A very re-readable book that we've thoroughly enjoyed over and over, and bought copies for friends who've become new parents.
This is perhaps lesser-known, but well worth grabbing.
A sweet, charming tale of a little lost monkey and a butterfly that tries to help. There is a really nice sing-song rhythm, a great 'tour' through a variety of fun jungle animals the wee ones love, and a cool wee twist to the tale. A very re-readable book that we've thoroughly enjoyed over and over, and bought copies for friends who've become new parents.
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Miss Richards
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another cute JD/AS collaboration
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2020Verified Purchase
I'm a total fan of all the JD/AS collaborations and this one is no exception. A gentle story of a butterfly helping a monkey find his mummy, my children are sensitive but there's no peril or anxiety in him being lost from his mummy so they weren't worried for him. They laugh at all the funny misunderstandings along the way and lose it completely when the butterfly leads him to the elephant AGAIN. There's a happy ending, the drawings are beautiful and the rhymes make it easy for them to read along and memorise the story for themselves. It's a form favourite in our house. I'd recommend for ages 2-4 personally.
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