Cue the jungle drums—M is for Monkey swings into ABCs like a vine-hooping superstar! Imagine Curious George crashing a Moana luau, with Marc Pattenden’s art exploding in technicolor fur and banana confetti. (Psst…spot the hidden 🥥 coconuts wearing sunglasses!)

Why this book’s a primate party:

• Mischievous /m/ madness: Kids “mmm” like monkeys munching mangoes and moan like Mondays—phonics = pandemonium!
• Secret monkey hacks: Reveals they floss with vines (okay, not really…but they DO throw poop—page 12 tiptoes around that 😉).
• Brain-boosting hijinks: The “Mega M Challenge” dares kids to yell “MOUNTAIN…MUFFIN…MEGAZORD!” (Extra credit: melt into giggles).

Missed vine? No mention of monkey accents—howler whoops vs. gibbon giggles! Parents, prep for: “CAN WE ADOPT A BABY MONKEY??” (Tip: Stuffed chimps from thrift stores = instant “zoologists.”) Teachers, snatch these curriculum coconuts:

1. Snack-time science: Sculpt “M” shapes from banana slices + marshmallows (sneaky motor skills!).
2. Math mayhem: Toss pom-poms into “monkey mouths” (paper plate targets)—count those “MUNCHED” numbers!
3. Phonics safari: Hunt “M” words at the park (Mailbox! Motorbike! Melted ice cream!).

Pair with Giraffes Can’t Dance for a jungle groove, or screen Sing and shout “MONKEY SOLO!” when characters hit high notes. Warning: Page 8’s “Monkey Mosh Pit” (tangled tails!) inspires living room breakdancing.