Esphyr Slobodkina
Author
Publisher
Live Oak Media
Pub. Date
1987
Language
English
Description
Awakening from a well-earned nap beside a stout tree, an itinerant cap peddler finds that his wares have been confiscated by a band of feisty monkeys cavorting in the branches overhead. In reply to his commands to return the caps, the monkeys simply imitate – and so further anger – the peddler. Finally, by throwing down his own cap in frustration, the salesman unwittingly outwits the monkeys as they follow his example.
Author
Publisher
Live Oak Media
Pub. Date
1999
Language
Español
Description
"The story is just as delightful in Spanish as it is in English. The rich, expressive voice of the male narrrator is clear and enthusiastic...This would make a good reading center for schools with a Spanish-speaking population." –School Library Journal
Author
Language
English
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Description
Children will delight in following the peddlers efforts to outwit the monkeys and will ask to read it again and again. Caps for Sale is an excellent easy-to-read book that includes repetition, patterns, and colors, perfect for early readers. This tale of a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity and also teaches children about problem and resolution.
8) Sleepy ABC
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Simple rhymes for each letter of the alphabet are illustrated with an array of toddlers and babies saying goodnight.