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Monkey Stuff
A children´s rhyming counting book
A beautifully illustrated children´s book full of life and color.
Young children will encounter the numbers 1 to 10, a naughty little monkey, lots of familiar animals, people and objects and a funny rhyming text.
Elements include: a crocodile, a lion, a dog, a princess, an ant, a cow, a baker, an apple tree, a horse and a bird.
Spanish version also available: COSITAS DE MONITOS
About the author:
Born in New Zealand, currently lives and works in Spain.
A beautifully illustrated children´s book full of life and color.
Young children will encounter the numbers 1 to 10, a naughty little monkey, lots of familiar animals, people and objects and a funny rhyming text.
Elements include: a crocodile, a lion, a dog, a princess, an ant, a cow, a baker, an apple tree, a horse and a bird.
Spanish version also available: COSITAS DE MONITOS
About the author:
Born in New Zealand, currently lives and works in Spain.
24 pages, ebook
First published December 20, 2011
38 people are currently reading
97 people want to read
About the author
Rebecca Bielawski
10 books25 followersOnce upon a time in England there was a Kiwi girl. She was unsatisfied with her job peeling onions at a factory in Norfolk and yearned for a better life where she could harness her untapped artistic potential and unleash all her pent up rhymes. One day when she realized she had no tears left to cry for the onions she packed up and moved to Spain, fell in love with a handsome Systems Administrator, had two kids, became a children's author and lived happily ever after.
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September 11, 2023
Últimamente estoy leyendo cuentos infantiles para meterme de lleno en la narración y la forma de ilustrar la historia, ya que uno de mis proyectos consiste en escribir un libro infantil.
Este no tenía mucha narración, pero la conclusión es que vaya mono sinvergüenza.
Este no tenía mucha narración, pero la conclusión es que vaya mono sinvergüenza.
August 18, 2024
muy bueno. un 2 en 1.
enseña a contar hasta 10 con ejemplos y tiene variedad de personajes característicos a los cuales los más chiquitines pueden ir diferenciando sin problema.
enseña a contar hasta 10 con ejemplos y tiene variedad de personajes característicos a los cuales los más chiquitines pueden ir diferenciando sin problema.
June 12, 2019
The book Monkey Stuff is an adorable book about a naughty little monkey, who keeps taking things that are not his. It is a rhyming story that works through numbers from one to ten. This book has a lot of colorful and cheerful illustration on every page there. it is suitable for pre-schoolers learning to count, and also great for those children who are just starting to read.
June 21, 2020
Another good one for the beginner to learn vocabulary.
I had the digital version. I didn't like how the words couldn't be long-pressed for their definition.
I had the digital version. I didn't like how the words couldn't be long-pressed for their definition.
May 31, 2023
A fantastically fun way for kids to learn numbers!
A rhyming book about a naughty monkey with beautiful illustrations, which will help younger children learn to count up to 10. (You can see photos on my Amazon UK review, and on my blog, when it posts.)
I loved the monkey’s antics, and can see parents/caregivers and children having such fun reading this together. It’s rated as baby to 6, but I’d say it wants to be more like 18 months to 2 years as the lower age.
The pictures and fun story will motivate most children to learn to count up to 10. Highly recommended!
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NOTE ON RATINGS: I consider a 3-star rating a positive review. Picky about which books I give 5 stars to, I reserve this highest rating for the stories I find stunning and which moved me.
5 STARS: IT WAS AMAZING! I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! — Highly Recommended.
4 STARS: I WOULD PULL AN ALL-NIGHTER — Go read this book.
3 STARS: IT WAS GOOD! — An okay read. Didn’t love it. Didn’t hate it.
2 STARS: I MAY HAVE LIKED A FEW THINGS —Lacking in some areas: writing, characterisation, and/or problematic plot lines.
1 STAR: NOT MY CUP OF TEA —Lots of issues with this book.
A rhyming book about a naughty monkey with beautiful illustrations, which will help younger children learn to count up to 10. (You can see photos on my Amazon UK review, and on my blog, when it posts.)
I loved the monkey’s antics, and can see parents/caregivers and children having such fun reading this together. It’s rated as baby to 6, but I’d say it wants to be more like 18 months to 2 years as the lower age.
The pictures and fun story will motivate most children to learn to count up to 10. Highly recommended!
***
NOTE ON RATINGS: I consider a 3-star rating a positive review. Picky about which books I give 5 stars to, I reserve this highest rating for the stories I find stunning and which moved me.
5 STARS: IT WAS AMAZING! I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! — Highly Recommended.
4 STARS: I WOULD PULL AN ALL-NIGHTER — Go read this book.
3 STARS: IT WAS GOOD! — An okay read. Didn’t love it. Didn’t hate it.
2 STARS: I MAY HAVE LIKED A FEW THINGS —Lacking in some areas: writing, characterisation, and/or problematic plot lines.
1 STAR: NOT MY CUP OF TEA —Lots of issues with this book.
December 13, 2012
"Monkey Stuff" by Rebecca Bielawski is a cut above the run-of-the-mill children's rhyming-counting book. It really is a rather clever little story, in which various creatures appear on each page, accompanied by a short rhyme describing some item they owned. Whatever the item happened to be, the creature owned exactly the amount that corresponds with the next cardinal number in sequence from one to ten.
As you might guess by the title, the little monkey was stealing the items after they were introduced on each page. As the tale concludes, the little monkey now owned all the items previously belonging to the others, but he returned them to their rightful owners and everybody forgave him. Whether he returned them because of a guilty conscience, or because his mother made him is left to your imagination.
The illustrations in this little teaching tool are very appropriate, and will definitely draw the attention of the child learning to count. This book would make an excellent addition to any young child's library. I highly recommend it as such.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and Library Things in exchange for an honest review.
As you might guess by the title, the little monkey was stealing the items after they were introduced on each page. As the tale concludes, the little monkey now owned all the items previously belonging to the others, but he returned them to their rightful owners and everybody forgave him. Whether he returned them because of a guilty conscience, or because his mother made him is left to your imagination.
The illustrations in this little teaching tool are very appropriate, and will definitely draw the attention of the child learning to count. This book would make an excellent addition to any young child's library. I highly recommend it as such.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and Library Things in exchange for an honest review.
November 17, 2012
The following review is based on the epub edition of the English version of Monkey Stuff from a librarything.com giveaway.
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Monkey Stuff is without a doubt one of the most charming little picture books I have ever read. Not only is it educational (it teaches the numbers 1-10), but the rhymes are catchy and clever, the pictures are cute and colorful, the story is delightfully mischievous, and the humorous little twist at the end is simply adorable.
My only two qualms about the book were the size of the pictures in the ebook format, which may be difficult for children to read (My sister and I were able to read it fine, but I don't have any children on hand, so I can't test it out on them), and the uncommon sentence structure used to make the sentences rhyme, which might be difficult for very young children to understand.
Overall, Monkey Stuff is a delightful read, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys picture books, especially mothers and teachers with young children/students.
On a related note, kudos to the author for making a Spanish and English version!
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Monkey Stuff is without a doubt one of the most charming little picture books I have ever read. Not only is it educational (it teaches the numbers 1-10), but the rhymes are catchy and clever, the pictures are cute and colorful, the story is delightfully mischievous, and the humorous little twist at the end is simply adorable.
My only two qualms about the book were the size of the pictures in the ebook format, which may be difficult for children to read (My sister and I were able to read it fine, but I don't have any children on hand, so I can't test it out on them), and the uncommon sentence structure used to make the sentences rhyme, which might be difficult for very young children to understand.
Overall, Monkey Stuff is a delightful read, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys picture books, especially mothers and teachers with young children/students.
On a related note, kudos to the author for making a Spanish and English version!
August 30, 2015
Monkey Stuff is a rhyming picture book that takes children through the numbers 1 through 10. In the story a mischievous monkey steals objects from other animals. I thought the illustrations were lovely, but wasn't fond of the story and have chosen not to read it to my four year old. The flow of the rhyme was off at times and the monkey doesn't really learn his lesson in the end, rather he just does what his mother tells him to. I prefer to stick with books that have a clear message of right and wrong if morals are going to be brought into play. If your have a younger child though, they may enjoy the pictures and story without picking up on the concept of the stealing.
*I received a free copy of the eBook version of Monkey stuff from LibraryThing as a part of the Member Giveaway program with the anticipation of my review.
*I received a free copy of the eBook version of Monkey stuff from LibraryThing as a part of the Member Giveaway program with the anticipation of my review.
November 16, 2012
This book teaches counting from 1 to 10 while also telling the story of a sneaky monkey who steals things ... and eventually gives everything back because his mom told him to.
The illustrations are cute. They are a combination of hand drawn artwork and photos. The bright blocks of solid color are perfect for kids.
I thought some of the rhymes were a bit forced at times and I was not thrilled with the possibility of teaching kids how to steal so I was thankful for the ending. I think kids will really like the monkey's silliness. However with my adult logic I'm still trying to figure out how the monkey stole horseshoes off of a horse...
The illustrations are cute. They are a combination of hand drawn artwork and photos. The bright blocks of solid color are perfect for kids.
I thought some of the rhymes were a bit forced at times and I was not thrilled with the possibility of teaching kids how to steal so I was thankful for the ending. I think kids will really like the monkey's silliness. However with my adult logic I'm still trying to figure out how the monkey stole horseshoes off of a horse...
November 14, 2012
MONKEY STUFF by Rebecca Bielawski is an interesting A Children's Rhyming Counting Book. Written with cute rhyming,a story of a monkey who is mysterious and a bit adventurous. A great little story for youngsters,learning to count,and just starting to read. Has beautiful illustrations. Cute little book. Received for an honest review from the author and Library Thing.
RATING: 5
HEAT RATING: NONE(CHILDREN'S)
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews
RATING: 5
HEAT RATING: NONE(CHILDREN'S)
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews
November 17, 2012
Nice and entertaining. Nice and colourful drawings, nice text going with them. Something a little different from usual.
Una volta tanto delle filastrocche con soggetto diverso dal solito. Carina l'idea della scimmia dispettosa che si appropria degli oggetti altrui per stimolare la curiosità dei bambini e imparare i numeri da uno a dieci.
Una volta tanto delle filastrocche con soggetto diverso dal solito. Carina l'idea della scimmia dispettosa che si appropria degli oggetti altrui per stimolare la curiosità dei bambini e imparare i numeri da uno a dieci.
December 2, 2012
I actually received this book in English. I wish it had been in Spanish, because I think the text would not have been so poorly written. The writing in this book was disappointing. The pictures were nicely illustrated, but no better than any college student's work. If I purchased this book for a child, I would be disappointed in the quality.
December 22, 2012
This book is so cute and I know children will love learning how to count and read with it. I think they will like the story about the silly monkey that plays the day away with all the animals. I recommend this book for children who can’t count or read yet as well as those that can. Thank you for this fun read.
November 18, 2012
The title attracted me as I love all things monkey. It is an endearing book with cute little rhymes. Children will get a kick out of the rhymes, learn there basic digits, and learn a moral lesson at the end of the story.
April 18, 2015
it was very cute. the mischief kids (and monkeys) can get into. in the end everything turns out okay.
February 17, 2015
good and funny too
March 10, 2015
no thanks
I thought that this was slightly weird, and after reading it had literally no desire to read it to my child.
I thought that this was slightly weird, and after reading it had literally no desire to read it to my child.
December 7, 2018
Cute..🤠
February 27, 2019
Excelente libro
A mi niño le gustó mucho. Muy buena ilustración, fácil de leer y muy colorido. Vale la pena para los pequeños .
A mi niño le gustó mucho. Muy buena ilustración, fácil de leer y muy colorido. Vale la pena para los pequeños .
September 3, 2019
Ideal para repasar los primeros números con los niños. Muy divertido pero algo corto. Las ilustraciones muy bonitas.
January 2, 2020
Corto y entretenido
Es una historia cortita y muy divertida para los peques de la casa. 100% recomendable para comenzar a aprender los números.
Es una historia cortita y muy divertida para los peques de la casa. 100% recomendable para comenzar a aprender los números.
July 18, 2022
Monkey Stuff
by Rebecca Bielawski
A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in the final stressed syllables and any following syllables of two or more words. Most often, this kind of perfect rhyming is consciously used for a musical or aesthetic effect in the final position of lines within poems or songs.
The book which I will suggest to you folks today is an exceptionally captivating and extremely fascinating book the substance of this book will make you fall head over heels for this book.
Monkey Stuff by Rebecca Bielawski is about a mischievous little monkey, who continues to take things that are not his. A rhyming story manages numbers from one to ten. This book has a great deal of vivid and bright delineation on each page there. It truly is a fairly shrewd little story, wherein different animals show up on each page, joined by a short rhyme portraying something they possessed.
Monkey Stuff is point of fact one of the most beguiling little picture books I have at any point perused. In addition to the fact that it is instructive, the rhymes are snappy and smart, the photos are charming and vivid, the story is brilliantly devilish, and the funny little contort toward the end is just cute.
In general, Monkey Stuff is a superb perused, and I would prescribe it to anybody who appreciates picture books, particularly moms and educators with small kids/understudies.
Overall, THIS IS A MUST-READ. Written cautiously, this book is something that will be a joy to peruse and I prescribe you to peruse it. This book is certainly worth the buy and worth the read.
Book Review By bookloverbiswa
by Rebecca Bielawski
A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in the final stressed syllables and any following syllables of two or more words. Most often, this kind of perfect rhyming is consciously used for a musical or aesthetic effect in the final position of lines within poems or songs.
The book which I will suggest to you folks today is an exceptionally captivating and extremely fascinating book the substance of this book will make you fall head over heels for this book.
Monkey Stuff by Rebecca Bielawski is about a mischievous little monkey, who continues to take things that are not his. A rhyming story manages numbers from one to ten. This book has a great deal of vivid and bright delineation on each page there. It truly is a fairly shrewd little story, wherein different animals show up on each page, joined by a short rhyme portraying something they possessed.
Monkey Stuff is point of fact one of the most beguiling little picture books I have at any point perused. In addition to the fact that it is instructive, the rhymes are snappy and smart, the photos are charming and vivid, the story is brilliantly devilish, and the funny little contort toward the end is just cute.
In general, Monkey Stuff is a superb perused, and I would prescribe it to anybody who appreciates picture books, particularly moms and educators with small kids/understudies.
Overall, THIS IS A MUST-READ. Written cautiously, this book is something that will be a joy to peruse and I prescribe you to peruse it. This book is certainly worth the buy and worth the read.
Book Review By bookloverbiswa
September 10, 2023
This book is perfect for students that are learning the numbers and how to count. The author does a good job of making an interesting storyline for the book with a monkey that steals things from other animals. I think the book can be successful for teaching because the students would like the monkey as a character, also the book has animals in it, something that kids like as well. Illustrations are well done and age appropriate as well, blend well with the sentences.
July 4, 2019
Counting, vocabulary, humor, great photos.
I really like this story. It's short, if teaches counting, it introduces ideas you can discuss with your kids. There are lots of verbs for taking things involved. You can discuss what they mean and how they are used. You'll get a lot of use out of this story and children enjoy it.
I really like this story. It's short, if teaches counting, it introduces ideas you can discuss with your kids. There are lots of verbs for taking things involved. You can discuss what they mean and how they are used. You'll get a lot of use out of this story and children enjoy it.
November 19, 2019
Great book for young kids. I've read it for preschool class and all kids liked it. Simple even for non-spanish speakers.
July 19, 2021
Bonito｡◕‿◕｡
November 17, 2023
Whimsical rhythmic tale teaching numbers to children
A monkey stole stuff and this was a lovely way to teach numbers to children. The illustrations were also cute. Good book for kids.
A monkey stole stuff and this was a lovely way to teach numbers to children. The illustrations were also cute. Good book for kids.
January 28, 2025
Es un libro muy fácil y bien ilustrado para los niños, muy entretenido.
November 21, 2019
Un libro ilustrado y con muchos animalitos. Muy recomendado para niños pequeños, es muy llamativo para ellos. Es una manera para aprender a contar.
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