ama_reads's review against another edition
5.0
I have fond memories of reading this book to my youngest sister when we were little.
art_books_chemistry's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
peterpokeypanda's review against another edition
4.0
I've read this one so many times, first with my little sister when she was a baby, and now with my own baby. It's fun and interactive. The only reason it doesn't get five stars is because I think monkeys are creepy >.<.
readingwithemmett's review against another edition
5.0
Cute book. I bought this for my 11 month old, and it is fun to read aloud to him.
msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
2.0
Perhaps I will like this when Audrey is older. Right now it just feels really freaking dumb and pointless. Even for a book about the explorations of hands and what they can do......yeah it left a lot to be desired.
mum2m1l2c3p4's review against another edition
5.0
I have read this so many times this year that I’m counting it.
pieshypie's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book when I was a child. Now I read it to my six month old son and I have his rapt attention for two times through the book. It is such a great book!
jgyweniverel's review
5.0
I loved reading this book a lot when I was a little girl. I always liked the small monkeys in the illustrations.
librarianryan's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
4.0
Upon reading this book I was trying to figure out why this book was banned. It was a story of monkeys. They showed off their fingers, they played the drums and other instruments, and talked with friends. Why was this book banned? Apparently, someone thought that this book was associating African culture with monkeys. I don’t see this because the moneys do more than play drums, they also play banjos and fiddles. I don’t think African culture when I think banjos and fiddles. I think deep south and dueling banjos, and the Hatfields and McCoys comes more to mind. So, I do not see the connection of this story to African culture and do not feel it’s racist. HOWEVER, anyone who does feel that, has valid feelings, and I will not denigrate that. If someone feels that way, then yes, this is a problematic book. But should this book be banned… No.