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librariandest's review
3.0
On the first page Archie (who bears some resemblance to George--perhaps they are cousins?) is inexplicably floating on the ocean asleep in his bed. Never mind that beds don't float and we have no idea how he got there. When he reaches land he becomes a kind of monkey Robinson Crusoe. He makes friends with an ibis named Clarice and a Tiger named Beatrice and they are happy until pirates come and capture Beatrice. Archie and Clarice hatch a plan to free Beatrice and scare away the pirates.
Very well-written and classically illustrated. Enjoyable if you're into clever, friendly animals living in a human-free jungle utopia.
Very well-written and classically illustrated. Enjoyable if you're into clever, friendly animals living in a human-free jungle utopia.
pwbalto's review
5.0
I hate to resort to LOLspeak, but UMM NOM NOM NOM!!
NOM colored pencils and watercolors in strong midtones! Pirates! NOM NOM Swiss Family Robinson without the violence but WITH the tiger!
And most of all... MONKEY!!
NOM colored pencils and watercolors in strong midtones! Pirates! NOM NOM Swiss Family Robinson without the violence but WITH the tiger!
And most of all... MONKEY!!
mandarchy's review
5.0
I loved the ingenuous but brilliant monkey. My son and I were mesmerized by the home he built on the island. Fun book to read and gaze at.
courtneyivaska's review
5.0
My kids loved this book (2 yrs and almost 4 years). As a result they love mangos, friend bananas and playing pirates. I enjoyed saying First Mate LaFaraah's name too.
emmaearlene's review
4.0
This was a cute children's story with some fun illustrations. I always like a good monkey adventure! My nephew loved Archie. It's a great book for young boys!
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