Night Monkey, Day Monkey by Julia Donaldson & Lucy Richards - Paperback Picture Book - Ages 3-5 - Smarties Prize-Winning Rhyming Story

Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780749748937 Publisher: Egmont (now Farshore) Age Range: Ages 3-5 Overview Night Monkey, Day Monkey is a beloved rhyming picture book by former Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Lucy Richards. This brand new paperback tells the gentle, funny tale of two monkeys who live in opposite worlds - one awake by day, one by night - and discover their differences are what make their friendship special. A Smarties Book Prize-winning story, it's an ideal read-aloud for toddlers and young children starting to enjoy rhyme and rhythm. About the Book Night Monkey and Day Monkey don't think they have much in common. One is scared of the dark, the other finds daylight bewildering; what delights one monkey utterly baffles the other. But when circumstances force them to spend time in each other's opposite worlds, they begin to see things from a new perspective - and realise that their differences don't stop them becoming the very best of friends. Julia Donaldson's rhyming verse carries the story along at a playful, bouncy pace, encouraging little listeners to anticipate rhymes and join in with repeated phrases. Lucy Richards' illustrations are lush and atmospheric, contrasting the cool blues of the night-time jungle with the bright greens of the daytime scenes, giving children a visual anchor for the story's themes of difference and understanding. First published in 2001 and still cherished more than two decades on, this is one of Donaldson's most tender explorations of friendship, tolerance and seeing the world through someone else's eyes. It's a wonderful choice for bedtime, storytime, or a gentle introduction to early reading, and sits comfortably alongside other Donaldson favourites on any young reader's bookshelf. Charming rhyming text that supports early language development and a love of reading aloud Beautiful, richly coloured illustrations by Lucy Richards bringing both monkeys' worlds vividly to life A ge