Monkey With A Bright Blue Bottom

What do our readers think of Monkey With A Bright Blue Bottom? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the story very funny, especially the bouncy rhyme, cheeky monkey and silly jokes about his bright blue bottom. They also enjoy the colourful animals and the playful idea of explaining why animals have their familiar spots and stripes.

What does the Pageticker team say about Monkey With A Bright Blue Bottom?

We love the energetic rhyme, bright animal artwork and cheeky humour in this playful explanation of how animals got their colours and patterns. Monkey’s creativity makes for a lively read-aloud, while the tale also opens up gentle conversations about jealousy, consent and treating others fairly. Best suited to young children who enjoy silly jokes, though some families may wish to consider the repeated references to Monkey’s bright blue bottom!

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What is Monkey With A Bright Blue Bottom about?

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.

Discussion ideas around Monkey With A Bright Blue Bottom

Monkey’s big idea: Why does Monkey decide to paint the other animals, and what might he have done instead?

Colours and patterns: Which animal’s new colours or pattern do you like best, and how would you design a different animal?

A fair prank?: How do you think the animals feel when they wake up, and why do they decide to prank Monkey?

Asking first: What could Monkey learn about changing someone’s appearance without asking them?

Silly stories: What other funny explanation could you invent for an animal’s colour, shape or special feature?