Monkey Business

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Monkey Business turns potty training into a lively, rhyming story around Noah’s Ark, with colourful animal characters, silly bathroom mishaps and plenty of opportunities for children to join in. Smriti Halls handles a potentially daunting milestone with warmth and humour, showing that trying the toilet can feel less frightening when friends offer encouragement. The cheeky toilet jokes will delight many pre-schoolers.

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What is Monkey Business about?

When Charlie Chatter's potty vanishes, the ark is thrown into chaos! Too scared to use the toilet, Charlie embarks on a hilarious journey through the ark, exploring the unique bathrooms of his animal friends. With their help, he discovers that transitioning from potty to toilet isn't so frightening after all. This rhyming adventure is perfect for little ones preparing for this big step, filled with laughter and delightful animal antics.

About the author

Smriti Halls is a much-loved author who writes warm and wonderful stories for children. She is best known for her book 'Rain Before Rainbows', which inspires hope and friendship. Smriti enjoys making up stories that help children explore their feelings and the world around them. She hopes her books make you smile and think.

Discussion ideas around Monkey Business

Charlie’s worries: Why do you think Charlie feels nervous about using the toilet, and what might help him feel braver?

Friends who help: How do Charlie’s animal friends try to support him, and which kind of help would you find most useful?

Different bathrooms: The animals show Charlie their unusual bathrooms. What do you imagine each animal’s bathroom might look like, and why?

Growing and changing: What other things can feel strange at first but become easier with practice?