Reader’s Annotation: Is it possible to celebrate two things on one day? Ask silly monkey! His birthday is also Earth Day, which the animals finally learn.
Author: Maureen Wright
Illustrator: Violet Kim
Age: 4-8
genre/subject: Children's fiction, picture book
Plot Summary: Silly Monkey insists that today is his birthday, but all the other animals say, "Silly monkey, it is Earth Day!" after trying to convince everyone that it is also his birthday, Monkey is sad. His mother enters the scene with a great big birthday cake, and the animals know they made a mistake! They end up celebrating two things in one day. Everyone eats cake together!
Evaluation: This is a great opportunity to talk about Earth Day. So many great discussions can stem from the importance of Earth Day, and how to take care of the Earth.
Significance & Bibliographic Usefulness: Rhyming and repeating. Introducing the concept of Earth Day.
Readalikes: I Can Save the Earth!: One Little Monster Learns to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
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Links to reviews in professional review sources:
http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-7614-6109-8
Hook: What on Earth is Earth Day?!
Ideas, Uses: Discussions about conservation and being kind to the Earth.
ISBN: 978-1416967897
Page Count: 32
Format: Hardcover, paperback
Publisher: Two Lions
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