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139 reviews for:
Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Businesss
Esphyr Slobodkina
4.02 AVERAGE
139 reviews for:
Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Businesss
Esphyr Slobodkina
4.02 AVERAGE
I wanted to like this book more, but I just didn't. I don't remember this book being read to me as a child, so I don't have any nostalgic feelings surrounding it. That being said, I found the book's premise okay, but I feel like there are other books out there now that can provide similar benefits while also providing a more entertaining plot. Maybe it would be more appealing if I were more of a monkey fan...
For: monkey fans; readers wanting a quick read.
Possible red flags: depictions of anger/frustration.
For: monkey fans; readers wanting a quick read.
Possible red flags: depictions of anger/frustration.
It's not my favorite children's book, but my pre-K students love it! It works very well for establishing patterns and predictions, and my students enjoyed the silly monkeys in silly hats.
To be honest, this was one of my favorite books when I was a child. So when I saw this book on a shelf, I had to read it to find out whether or not it stood up to the test of time or whether it was just as horrible as the other books that were my favorites.
This one stood up to the test. I love this story. It's funny, suspenseful, and intelligent. The illustrations are kind of bland in color, but it's an old book so I guess that's to be expected. They're still very creative and amusing, though. And the way in which the matter is resolved is quite funny, I remember laughing every time we read that book when I was a kid.
My only question is... where does he live that there are monkeys just hanging out in trees right outside of town?
This one stood up to the test. I love this story. It's funny, suspenseful, and intelligent. The illustrations are kind of bland in color, but it's an old book so I guess that's to be expected. They're still very creative and amusing, though. And the way in which the matter is resolved is quite funny, I remember laughing every time we read that book when I was a kid.
My only question is... where does he live that there are monkeys just hanging out in trees right outside of town?
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Very monkey see monkey do story. Made the kids in my class giggly.
No longer certain how this particular classic illustrated children's book ended up on my radar, but it was exactly what I needed. Charming illustrations, very simple plot.
"said he"
i remember reading this book when i was in 2nd grade, and just randomly remembered reading it today when i was swimming.
10/10, would recommend.
i remember reading this book when i was in 2nd grade, and just randomly remembered reading it today when i was swimming.
10/10, would recommend.
This is another all time favorite. She ran around the house saying "You monkeys you!"
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated