Monkey Puzzle

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I would say this is better for a slightly younger audience - my son loves it from 1 and still loves it at 2. written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, is an illustrated children's story book, published in 2000 by Alison Green Books. Monkey Puzzle works really well in a primary-school drama session, with the children miming the various animals.

I drew lots of monkeys on my sketch book before I decided on the look of the little monkey who lost his mum.Kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don't seem to be having much luck and keep finding the wrong animals! Despite the butterfly's best efforts, these misidentifications lead to humorous interactions and highlight the differences between various jungle inhabitants.

This story was accepted by the publisher at the same time as The Gruffalo, and at first they thought they might find a different illustrator for it. Further books illustrated by Axel include Room on the Broom, Stick Man, Zog and The Smeds and the Smoos – all of which have been made into much-loved animated films by Magic Light Pictures. Collaborating with illustrator Axel Scheffler, she has created numerous beloved children's books, including the immensely successful "The Gruffalo" series. She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature.The narrative of "Monkey Puzzle" centers around a young monkey who becomes separated from her mother in the vast and dense jungle.

With its relatable characters and whimsical narrative, the book has become a staple in children's literature. Monkey Puzzle is a clever, funny and charming tale from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo . As ever, Julia Donaldson delivers a pacy story which is entertaining and informative with a great twist at the end.

Her other books include Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog, illustrated by Axel Scheffle r, The Hospital Dog , illustrated by Sara Ogilvie and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures, illustrated by Lydia Monks. This reinforces the importance of friendship, teamwork, and the enduring connection between loved ones. It was the first time I could do the skies separately from the foreground - they were put together on a computer by the publisher.

Monkey Puzzle is a clever, funny and charming tale from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages. This edition features the classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small!

It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans! This book is a little different from all the other books with Julia as all the pictures are double spreads. I can’t imagine that anyone other than Axel could have given such character and humour to the animals which the butterfly mistakes for the monkey’s mum. His vibrant and expressive artwork adds depth to the story, making it an immersive experience for young readers.