ABOUT THE BOOK
Could a Monkey Waterski? uses funny imaginary situations to introduce children to real facts about monkeys. Could a monkey really waterski? What might happen if a monkey came to stay at your house?
Young readers follow Monkey as she does housework, visits a hair salon, enjoys bath time and gets into all sorts of funny situations. Along the way, children discover what monkeys can really do and learn interesting facts about these amazing animals.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Recommended age: approximately 5–9 years
Ideal for:
- Children fascinated by monkeys and animals
- Readers who enjoy humorous books
- Children who ask unusual “Could an animal…?” questions
- Young fact collectors
- Reluctant readers who enjoy pictures and comedy
WHY WE LOVE IT
This book cleverly combines facts with humour and imagination. Instead of presenting animal information like a traditional encyclopedia, it uses funny situations to make children curious about the real science behind them.
It is an entertaining way to encourage children to enjoy nonfiction while learning about monkeys and the natural world.
BOOK DETAILS
Title: Could a Monkey Waterski?
Subtitle: …and Other Questions
Illustrator: Aleksei Bitskoff
Format: Illustrated Children’s Nonfiction/Humour Book
Subject: Monkeys, Animals, Natural History & Humour
Age: Approx. 5–9 years
ISBN: 978-1-84835-606-8
Notable Information: Uses humorous illustrated scenarios to bring genuine monkey facts to life.
