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Monkey With A Bright Blue Bottom

By Steve Smallman

Adjectives

playful vibrant mischievous

Genres

Humour Animals

Synopsis

In a time when the world was new, a mischievous monkey envies the vibrant colours of the birds. Discovering a paintbox, he decides to brighten up the other animals by painting stripes, spots, and squares on them as they sleep. However, when a grumpy bear awakens to find himself painted, he ensures the monkey gets a colourful surprise of his own. This playful rhyming tale, complemented by vivid illustrations, is perfect for young readers.

About the author

Steve Smallman is a much-loved British author and illustrator who has written over 100 books for children. He is well known for his funny and heart-warming stories, such as 'Bear's Big Bottom' and 'Poo in the Zoo'. Steve enjoys making children laugh with his imaginative tales and colourful pictures.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2020

Community rating

Average score: 4.75

From 8 readers

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