Monkey World: An A-Z of Occupations

by Matthew Porter

What if a monkey were an astronaut? A pirate? How about a cowboy or a queen? This stylish alphabet book depicts these delightful creatures in an amusing array of occupations. Written in the style of classic nonsense verse, the zany rhymes accompanying the bold illustrations teach little ones their ABCs while letting them discover unusual professions such as detective, snake charmer, bass player, and ventriloquist.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 28, 2008

About the author

Matthew Porter is a children's book illustrator and writer. His stories and imagery present the perfect balance of nostalgia with modern elegance. His work has become ubiquitous throughout the Pacific Northwest and he has been called the undisputed king of the hipster board book genre.

His books are populated by wide eyed animals and his cheeky monkeys. Matthew's pieces are acrylic paint on wood. The artwork is sanded to highlight the woods natural grain and is rounded out by his use of strong bold lines.