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Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed: A Five Little Monkeys Story

By Tracy Moore, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Silly sing-along about bedtime is a counting classic.

Book Eileen Christelow Picture Book 2012
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emc Parent of 3 and 4-year-old
August 31, 2022
age 2+

Sing song teaches quicker

I had this book when my kids were babies. The rhythm of the words automatically caught their attention and they focused with glee! Being a parent and a dance teacher I was fully aware of how rhythmic sing song can encourage learning. I used the same idea to teach my kids their address and phone number.

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What's the Story?

It's bedtime, and five little monkeys have a few things to do to get ready. But before everyone is fast asleep, these monkeys have some jumping to do, one by one. Will they all bump their heads? What will the doctor say? And more important, how will Mama get these silly monkeys to sleep?

Is It Any Good?

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FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS JUMPING ON THE BED: A FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS STORY is an unforgettable read. The simple storyline, the repetition, the monkey countdown, and all those bumps on the heads -- rendered with mischief and pop in watercolor and pencil -- make for a classic counting story that manages to reinforce silliness and safety in one fell swoop.

Parents and kids will both delight in this go-to for a bedtime story with counting fun that's informative and helpful in setting the tone for an important ritual, yet still pays homage to the boundless energy of toddlers.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about their own bedtime rituals. What do you do to get ready for bed at night? Is it just like the monkeys? If so, how? If not, how is it different?

  • Do you like to jump on the bed? It's certainly a lot of fun, but what can happen? Why does the doctor say, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

  • Have you ever gotten a case of the sillies at night before bedtime? How did you get rid of them?

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