Storytime Theme: Monkeys
I don’t know how I’ve created years’ worth of storytime themes and have never done a theme around monkeys?!?!? I’ve created literally dozens of storytime themes, all of which you can check out on the blog, but never monkeys! Well, today changes all of that, I’m sharing monkey picture books, some nonfiction, monkey songs and rhymes, and of course some activities as well!
Just because this is labeled a “storytime theme” doesn’t mean you have to use any or all of this or even create a storytime. Take the pieces that work best for you in your setting and you can ignore the rest! Even if you’re not a librarian or teacher, you can still use all of this great information at home as well!
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Storytime Theme: Monkeys
Books
- Banana! by Ed Vere
- Be Quiet, Mike! by Leslie Patricelli
- Count the Monkeys by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Kevin Cornell
- Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang, illustrated by Max Lang
- Monkeys by Katie Riggs
- Monkeys by Anne Schreiber
- Spunky Little Monkey by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson, illustrated by Brian Won
- Tall by Jez Alborough
- Two Little Monkeys by Mem Fox, illustrated by Jill Barton
Songs & Rhymes
- No More Monkeys – Asheba
- Monkeys Swinging – Jen in the Library
- Five Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree – The Kiboomers
Crafts & Activities
- Handprint Monkey – Best Ideas for Kids
- Paper Plate Monkey Face – Smashed Peas and Carrots
- Peanut Butter & Banana Monkey Sandwich – She Knows