Common Sense Media Review
By Tracy Moore
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Lively monkey sequel promotes reading, bedtime fun.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 3+?
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Where to Read
What's the Story?
Five little monkeys are back, and it's lights-out time again. Only instead of settling in or jumping around, this time they can't stop reading -- silly books, scary books, joke books, any books. Will Mama convince them to put the books away and hit the hay? Will Mama ever get to read any books herself?
Is It Any Good?
With bigger words (and more to read), plus the suspense of scary books and unexpected plot twists, this installment is better for preschoolers who've begun to think about reading themselves. FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS READING IN BED: A FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS STORY shows the monkeys enjoy more intellectual pursuits as they've gotten older and moved beyond just jumping on the bed. But that hasn't slowed them down -- the digital line-and-wash illustrations show the monkeys hooting, hollering, cowering and giggling as they become absorbed in one book after the next.
Preschoolers will find this an exciting presentation of reading from familiar characters as mischievous as ever. Parents interested in fostering a love of the written word will appreciate the showcase of just how rewarding and immersive reading can be (and can get more tips here in a post on "How to Raise a Reader").
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about their favorite books. What are the books you like to read again and again? Why?
Why is it a bad idea to stay up late? What happens if we don't get enough sleep?
What are the best stories to read before bedtime? Why?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Eileen Christelow
- Genre : Board
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Animals ( Wild Animals )
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Clarion Books
- Publication date : September 13, 2011
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 4 - 8
- Number of pages : 40
- Available on : Paperback, Nook, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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