Three Little Monkeys

PreS-Gr 2— Many people have dogs and cats as pets, but Hilda Snibbs has three naughty little monkeys that she loves very much. They live a splendid life in Paris, where the woman feeds them dainty slices of carrots, apple, and banana. When Hilda has to go out to run errands, the monkeys become bored and get into trouble. They make a terrible mess of the house and destroy many of Hilda's belongings. The indulgent Hilda is just about at her wit's end when one day, she returns home and finds that everything is in perfect order. Alarmed, she begins to search for them everywhere. Upon finding them in the linen closet, Hilda realizes that even with the mess, her life is better with her three mischievous monkeys. She is now able to relax and settles into bed only to discover a naughty surprise. Children will react to seeing what mischief the naughty monkeys are creating on each page. The text is rich and not oversimplified for the young audience. Bold, bright, contrasting colors and interesting and diverse patterns bring this picture book to life. The elaborate illustrations brilliantly display the chaos and excitement of the text.