The Chimp That Went to School

by Peggy Parish, Gail Owens (Illustrator)

Mistaking him for a child, a near-sighted truant officer takes a chimpanzee to school.

Genres: Picture Books

61 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1982

About the author

Peggy Parish was the author of the children's story series Amelia Bedelia. The series was continued, after her sudden death from an aneurysm, by her nephew Herman Parish. Peggy attended the University of South Carolina and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.

Herman honored Peggy's life in his book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia, by writing in its dedication: "For Peggy Parish, the real Amelia Bedelia."

-Wikipedia

Reviews

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book as a kiddo and then read it to my own kids.

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book at least once every time I visited my grandparents for as long as I can remember--it is a hilarious tale that you should encourage your children to read.

[Bree Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

first book I ever read...

[Rachell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this story as a kid. I wish I could find it and buy it for my kids now.