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lampje's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Prachtige tekeningen met originele omgevingen en paaseitjes voor slimmeriken.
Het voelde wel een klein beetje eentonig soms, maar ik ben geen kind dus dat kan ook daar aan liggen.
Het voelde wel een klein beetje eentonig soms, maar ik ben geen kind dus dat kan ook daar aan liggen.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
I’m learning every day—here’s some resources that helped me learn:
https://crazyquiltedi.blog/2019/08/19/grumpy-monday/
https://crazyquiltedi.blog/2019/12/05/simianizations/
https://crazyquiltedi.blog/2018/07/20/monkey-business/
“Regardless of the creator’s intent, there are social, cultural and political forces that shape the messages we find in books.” -Edith Campbell
Thank you, Edi!
https://crazyquiltedi.blog/2019/08/19/grumpy-monday/
https://crazyquiltedi.blog/2019/12/05/simianizations/
https://crazyquiltedi.blog/2018/07/20/monkey-business/
“Regardless of the creator’s intent, there are social, cultural and political forces that shape the messages we find in books.” -Edith Campbell
Thank you, Edi!
dalefan29's review against another edition
1.0
While it is possible to appreciate the adorable drawings and for young readers to enjoy the repetitive structure, this book's events completely lack causality. As an introduction to the detective or mystery genre, it fails to show the hero actually solving any mysteries.
lizaroo71's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this sweet little book about Baby Monkey. He’s a private eye and he has a long string of cases. The clues are foot prints that lead to the culprit. It’s a fun guess who.
The illustrations of Baby Monkey’s office are filled with relevant historical artifacts for each case. There are keys in the back that explain each detail. My little one was particularly enthralled with the case of the missing nose (circus theme - She loves P.T. Barnum right now).
Great drawings and great cases.
The illustrations of Baby Monkey’s office are filled with relevant historical artifacts for each case. There are keys in the back that explain each detail. My little one was particularly enthralled with the case of the missing nose (circus theme - She loves P.T. Barnum right now).
Great drawings and great cases.
rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed Baby Monkey, Private Eye so much. I think it’s technically a picture book, but it looks like a chapter book. It was delightfully cute and I always enjoy picture book mysteries. Kids will enjoy it!
mskaty_lovelylibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
The patterns of language and colors in this book are fantastic. They help early readers predict the stories and recognize words.
teganbeesebooks's review against another edition
3.0
As usual Brian Selznick kills it with the illustrations. For me the story left somewhat to be desired. A fun easy reader, but I have others I would turn to first. Monarch 2020 nominee.
nssutton's review against another edition
5.0
Picked this up from the library for myself and M immediately commandeered it for herself. I loved that this is the first “chapter” book we read together and that she got the rhythm and laughed at the pants. I loved the ending and the clever artwork. I love that she sees books as hers and has a solid sense of humor.
bgprincipessa's review against another edition
5.0
Adorable and funny. Perfect for beginning readers, especially with its repetition. Don't skip the details in this one. There is a guide at the back to help you pick out all of the scenes depicted in Baby Monkey's office, providing a great opportunity for a further dive into a topic. And apparently I have the same snack and nap sensibilities as a baby monkey, no complaints here. Pants are hard for everyone.