FICTION

Monkey Colors

by Darrin LUNDE
illus. by Patricia J. Wynne. 32p. maps. CIP. Charlesbridge. July 2012. RTE $15.95. ISBN 978-1-57091-741-7; pap. $6.95. ISBN 978-1-57091-742-4; ebook $6.99. ISBN 978-1-60734-455-1. LC 2011000669.
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PreS-Gr 2—Simply written, this is an elementary introduction to 12 kinds of monkeys, including Midas tamarins, silvered langurs, and mandrills. The text is set in a large, easy-to-read font; clear, realistic watercolor and ink illustrations are labeled with the names of the animals in small type. "Some monkeys are yellow, and some are red" is illustrated by the woolly spider and red howler monkeys, respectively. Back matter includes a paragraph with additional information for each monkey, and a world map shows the animals' home continents. With solid facts and good illustrations, this is a suitable introduction to monkeys for young children.—Alison Donnelly, Mississippi Valley Library District, Collinsville, IL
Repeating the refrain, "Monkeys come in many colors," every few pages, this minimal text lists color attributes of twelve species of monkeys. Four pages of back matter provide a bit more about the animals, and a world map indicates on which continent each lives. There's not much information here, but the cleanly rendered ink and watercolor illustrations are engaging.
Reviewed by Alison Donnelly , Jul 01, 2012

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