Monkey World ABC by Matthew Porter. 2012. 26 pgs. Vancouver, BC:
Simply Read Books. 9781927018071. Format reviewed: Board Book.
Annotation: Monkeys show
all kinds of professionals, from A to Z.
Reaction: As the
monkeys demonstrate the different professions, starting with Artist, all the
way to Zookeeper, a number of more contemporary professions sneak in, like Yoga
Instructor, as well as less glamorous professions, like Janitor, which make for
an egalitarian alphabetical journey. The illustrations follow a distinctive
style, similar to what someone might find on a contemporary screen-printed
t-shirt, but maintain a sense of whimsy- for example, the guitar player monkey
looks exactly like Jimi Hendrix.
Primary early literacy skills: Letter Knowledge. Using the alphabet as the guide to show different
professions, each profession’s first letter is large and colorful, reinforcing
the letter and sequence to the reader.
Recommended ages: 2 and
up.
Tags/themes: Monkeys,
professions, alphabet.
Author site/additional titles: www.matthewporterart.com
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