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Monkey See, Monkey Do (Picture Reader): Picture Reader
This Story is Told in Pictures... so children 3 to 6 can “read” the pictures and enjoy the story.Ooops! The zookeeper accidentally left the door to the monkey house unlocked. Curious to explore the zoo, a little monkey named Scout sets out to meet some other animals and learn some new tricks. Join Scout on this delightfully funny zoo adventure as he discovers how to use his own special talent. For the free User’s Guide for Parents and Teachers that outlines how to use this Picture Reader to stimulate a child’s imagination, visual awareness and story-telling skills, go MeadowbrookPress.com/PictureReading
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 25, 2014
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About the author
Bruce Lansky
198 books49 followersI was born on June 1, 1941. My first home was an apartment in Manhattan's Upper West Side, a neighborhood that overlooked the George Washington Bridge. Soon after kindergarten, my family moved to Scarsdale, which seemed to be “in the country.” In high school, I broke my ankle when I went out for the lacrosse team, so I wrote a sports column for the school newspaper. I don't think I showed any particular talent for writing then.
I went to St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland. I actually learned to read Greek (I didn't understand it, though). I transferred from St. John's to New York University, so I could study political science and economics. I graduated with a major in philosophy and a minor in English. My first job was a market researcher for a beer company in New Jersey. Over the next five years, I switched jobs several times: advertising copywriter, advertising account executive, and marketing manager at a candy company.
I married Vicki and we had a baby, Douglas. I wanted him to have a home surrounded by grass and trees and ball fields, so I accepted a job in Minnesota, and Doug got a baby sister, Dana. What rescued me from poverty was that my wife and some other mothers wrote a cookbook. We published it ourselves, and it was a huge hit. That's how I figured out that I wanted to be a publisher when I grew up. We built Meadowbrook Press, and I became an author of baby name books and humor books for adults.
Ten years ago, I wanted to put together a children's book of all the poems they loved best. To find these poems, I tested poems in elementary schools. As I was testing poems on children, I decided to write a few to see what the response would be. At first it wasn't that good, but as my writing improved, I added my poems to new books. To get them just right, I'd rewrite them over and over. I've now edited six poetry anthologies and filled three books with my own poems. Because I spent a lot of time reading and testing poems in classrooms, schools started inviting me to perform. I've now performed at hundreds of schools. My goal to put on the most entertaining, most educational, and most motivating assembly a school has ever had. My web site, http://www.gigglepoetry.com, helps kids discover the fun of reading and writing poetry.
Language arts are a very important part of what you learn in school. You can read great books that take you to far-away lands. You can write your own stories and make yourself the hero of exciting adventures. Even if it seems hard sometimes, don't give up. Keep practicing your reading and writing skills, and soon it will become easier. There are so many wonderful worlds to explore in books and poetry. Get your very own passport by learning to read and write the very best that you can.
I went to St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland. I actually learned to read Greek (I didn't understand it, though). I transferred from St. John's to New York University, so I could study political science and economics. I graduated with a major in philosophy and a minor in English. My first job was a market researcher for a beer company in New Jersey. Over the next five years, I switched jobs several times: advertising copywriter, advertising account executive, and marketing manager at a candy company.
I married Vicki and we had a baby, Douglas. I wanted him to have a home surrounded by grass and trees and ball fields, so I accepted a job in Minnesota, and Doug got a baby sister, Dana. What rescued me from poverty was that my wife and some other mothers wrote a cookbook. We published it ourselves, and it was a huge hit. That's how I figured out that I wanted to be a publisher when I grew up. We built Meadowbrook Press, and I became an author of baby name books and humor books for adults.
Ten years ago, I wanted to put together a children's book of all the poems they loved best. To find these poems, I tested poems in elementary schools. As I was testing poems on children, I decided to write a few to see what the response would be. At first it wasn't that good, but as my writing improved, I added my poems to new books. To get them just right, I'd rewrite them over and over. I've now edited six poetry anthologies and filled three books with my own poems. Because I spent a lot of time reading and testing poems in classrooms, schools started inviting me to perform. I've now performed at hundreds of schools. My goal to put on the most entertaining, most educational, and most motivating assembly a school has ever had. My web site, http://www.gigglepoetry.com, helps kids discover the fun of reading and writing poetry.
Language arts are a very important part of what you learn in school. You can read great books that take you to far-away lands. You can write your own stories and make yourself the hero of exciting adventures. Even if it seems hard sometimes, don't give up. Keep practicing your reading and writing skills, and soon it will become easier. There are so many wonderful worlds to explore in books and poetry. Get your very own passport by learning to read and write the very best that you can.
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September 13, 2014
This is my kids' favorite of the new Meadowbrook wordless picture books. A monkey seizes an opportunity to escape his cage and spends the day touring the zoo. He tries to imitate thing the other animals are doing, like flying, bouncing a ball off his nose, and following a mommy goose. None of these adventures turn out the way Monkey hoped. My kids laughed at his antics.
Once again, Bill Bolton brings adorable characters and a charming setting together to create an endearing story. Recommended for kids who can't read yet but still want to feel independent. It's also a great story to "read" with your child. It's the perfect opportunity to discuss things like characters, setting, and events. You can currently buy the ebook, while the hardcover edition will be released in October.
Source: The publisher provided me with a galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.
My blog: Batch of Books
Once again, Bill Bolton brings adorable characters and a charming setting together to create an endearing story. Recommended for kids who can't read yet but still want to feel independent. It's also a great story to "read" with your child. It's the perfect opportunity to discuss things like characters, setting, and events. You can currently buy the ebook, while the hardcover edition will be released in October.
Source: The publisher provided me with a galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.
My blog: Batch of Books
June 16, 2015
This adorable picture book is a wonderful tool for stimulating a child's imagination. The story of a very inquisitive monkey who leaves his building and learns to interact with and copy the antics of the animals and people he meets on his way.
A picture book enables a child who is too young to read an opportunity to look at the pictures and come up with their own story. It also enables parents to interact with their children by asking questions and pointing out specific details on the page.
The illustrations by Bill Bolton are not only colorful and expressive, they clearly tell many stories.
Author, Bruce Lanksy, has provided valuable information for parents and teachers at the end of the book. His guide will give you the steps needed to help engage your children as well as questions you can ask to get them involved. He has also provided narrative for each page of the story.
This is an excellent book to share with your children and let their imagination take them away.
A picture book enables a child who is too young to read an opportunity to look at the pictures and come up with their own story. It also enables parents to interact with their children by asking questions and pointing out specific details on the page.
The illustrations by Bill Bolton are not only colorful and expressive, they clearly tell many stories.
Author, Bruce Lanksy, has provided valuable information for parents and teachers at the end of the book. His guide will give you the steps needed to help engage your children as well as questions you can ask to get them involved. He has also provided narrative for each page of the story.
This is an excellent book to share with your children and let their imagination take them away.
June 6, 2015
Goodreads winner.
"Monkey See, Monkey Do" is a wonderful wordless picture book. The book created by Bruce Lansky tells a story of a little monkey in a zoo that goes exploring when the animal keeper accidentally leaves the the door to the monkey enclosure unlocked. It relies on amazing illustrations to tell the tale. The story is completely conveyed visually. The illustrations provide the complete story limited only by the child's imagination. The illustrations by Bill Bolton are captivating, colorful and engagingly detailed. It is a beautiful book that along with being fun will stimulate a child's story-telling skills by reading pictures.
"Monkey See, Monkey Do" is a wonderful wordless picture book. The book created by Bruce Lansky tells a story of a little monkey in a zoo that goes exploring when the animal keeper accidentally leaves the the door to the monkey enclosure unlocked. It relies on amazing illustrations to tell the tale. The story is completely conveyed visually. The illustrations provide the complete story limited only by the child's imagination. The illustrations by Bill Bolton are captivating, colorful and engagingly detailed. It is a beautiful book that along with being fun will stimulate a child's story-telling skills by reading pictures.
June 5, 2015
What a great picture book!! My grandson didn't want to put it down because he wanted to tell us the story. The artwork is colorful and very well done. I think my grandson will be reading his story to many others. I won this great book on GoodReads and like I do with most my wins I will be paying it forward by giving my win either to a friend or library to enjoy.
August 12, 2016
Cute pictures, and he got a balloon!
February 28, 2015
Pretty good read
My little monster loved it. Only issue was that the language felt a little stilted. But all around, great pictures, great lesson.
My little monster loved it. Only issue was that the language felt a little stilted. But all around, great pictures, great lesson.
March 29, 2015
My 3yo did enjoy the story but she thought it was too short
June 26, 2016
This book is good for the younger years and would be great in Early years to read independently and learn the book through pictures. You can also read it with your class and it is very enjoyable!
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