jenseiler's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed Baby Monkey. The format is engaging and the repetitive nature of the text is perfect for younger readers. My kiddos were giggling very early on, and I loved watching the 5 year old be able to figure out words and read the story outloud to herself.
dereadergal's review against another edition
3.0
Adorably cute book. I love the illustrations and the story, but I wish there was a wee bit more on the investigation part. It felt a bit too simplistic, even for children.
kaytemi's review against another edition
5.0
THE PANTS! OHMYGOD!
This is so gosh-darned adorable that I can’t even.
This is so gosh-darned adorable that I can’t even.
hereistheend's review against another edition
4.0
A chunky, beautiful books that will leave the littles feeling oh so satisfied with having read through it all. Baby Monkey, Private eye is charming, repetitive, and surprising, with ever wonderful illustrations. Good for new readers looking for a quirky new friend.
mehsi's review against another edition
2.0
Ik vond Brian Selznick's eerste boeken erg leuk, toen kwamen De Marvels en die vond ik niks. Helaas moet ik zeggen dat dit boek hele mooie tekeningen heeft, maar verder echt niet spannend is en zelfs een beetje saai. De meeste verhaaltjes gaan als volgt: Aapje leest een boek dat bij het verhaal past, aapje krijgt een klant, aapje doet moeilijk met een broek aan doen (wat eerst nog lief en grappig was maar na 3 keer gewoon vervelend), aapje gaat sporen en aantekeningen doen, aapje loopt naar buiten en mysterie opgelost want blijkbaar zit de crimineel buiten zijn kantoor of zo? Erg jammer. Misschien als we nog een spannende tocht hadden op zoek naar de crimineel had ik het leuk gevonden, maar nu? Meh. Aapje was wel een schatje en ik vond het leuk dat hij een detective was. Ook de tekeningen waren dus erg mooi en daarom geef ik het boek ook een hogere rating dan dat ik misschien had gedaan als de art minder was of totaal niet aanwezig.
Het laatste hoofdstuk was mijn favoriet want er gebeurde eens wat anders en het was erg lief.
Maar zou ik dit aanraden? Niet echt.
Het laatste hoofdstuk was mijn favoriet want er gebeurde eens wat anders en het was erg lief.
Maar zou ik dit aanraden? Niet echt.
sandraagee's review against another edition
4.0
This book is one part super long easy reader, one part easy chapter book. It's weird and it's charming and it's kind of it's own thing, kind of like [b:Bink & Gollie|7616655|Bink & Gollie (Bink & Gollie, #1)|Kate DiCamillo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1320465077s/7616655.jpg|10081263] was.**
The five chapters are very repetitive when it comes to the text. It's really the illustrations that do the heavy lifting when it comes to making this story dynamic and charming. The text is so simple, but those illustrations contain so many fine details that older kids will probably still enjoy this one, even if it is a quick read. And who doesn't enjoy watching a baby monkey struggle to put on pants?
**Bink & Gollies is the best read-alike that I can come up with because both books use an unusual combination of text and illustration to tell a story that defies the industry's conventions. But where Bink & Gollie uses impressively advanced vocabulary, Baby Monkey uses very simple words. Bink & Gollie clocks in at 81 pages, while Baby Monkey has 191. Their biggest similarity is in the use of whimsical illustrations, which make the story bigger than the sum of its other parts.
The five chapters are very repetitive when it comes to the text. It's really the illustrations that do the heavy lifting when it comes to making this story dynamic and charming. The text is so simple, but those illustrations contain so many fine details that older kids will probably still enjoy this one, even if it is a quick read. And who doesn't enjoy watching a baby monkey struggle to put on pants?
**Bink & Gollies is the best read-alike that I can come up with because both books use an unusual combination of text and illustration to tell a story that defies the industry's conventions. But where Bink & Gollie uses impressively advanced vocabulary, Baby Monkey uses very simple words. Bink & Gollie clocks in at 81 pages, while Baby Monkey has 191. Their biggest similarity is in the use of whimsical illustrations, which make the story bigger than the sum of its other parts.
afro8921's review against another edition
5.0
I love this inch high private eye story. The illustrations are so so gorgeous! I also love that the author leaves clues about each mystery that happens. Great quick read for preschool and school aged children. Also great for one on one reading!
carstensena's review against another edition
Not sure about this one, but highly entertained by the back matter.