Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do

It's summer, school is out, and the monkeys are bored. When five little monkeys ask for something to do, cleaning the house for Grandma Bessie's visit isn't exactly what they had in mind. But leave it to those mischievous monkeys to find a way to make housework fun . . . and messy! Featuring Eileen Christelow's irresistible art in a classic book about everyone's favorite bestselling monkeys. 

What happens when chores turn into chaos?

• Mischievous Monkeys: Watch as five silly siblings try to clean up for Grandma Bessie’s visit, but end up making an even bigger mess!
• Books about Chores: From scrubbing the bathroom to picking berries by a muddy swamp, this story makes housework look like the best game ever.
• Learning to Help: A gentle and funny tale that shows little ones that helping family can be an adventure, even when things don’t go exactly as planned.
• Summer Reading Fun: The perfect story for long summer days when kids say the dreaded words: "I’m bored!"

"This is pure silliness-just the kind kids like. . . . The monkeys are suitably active, and their mess-making skills, as demonstrated in the watercolor art, are impressive, with clothes scattered everywhere and dirty water overflowing the tub. . . . Plenty of fun." Booklist, ALA

"A lively readaloud." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"When five bored little monkeys complain of nothing to do, their mother gladly enlists their help in getting ready for Grandma's visit. In a great scurry, they clean their room, scrub the bathroom, beat the rug, and pick berries for dessert. Unfortunately, when they turn to readying themselves, they undo all their good work and mess and muddy the entire house. Wordless pictures show them cleaning again. . . . This book can be enjoyed one-on-one or at story hour, and all who read it will gain more appreciation for whoever does the cleaning at home." School Library Journal