Mama's out dancing, and Lulu, the babysitter, is in charge.The Five Little Monkeys are supposed to go to bed, but theyconvince Lulu there's time for just one game of hide-and-seek first. . . and then another, and another . . . until they discover theultimate hiding place. Lulu is frantic; where can those monkeysbe?Vibrant, expressive illustrations in Eileen Christelow'ssignature style accompany a catchy rhymed text that's great forreading aloud. The refrain invites children to join in; as Lulucounts to 10, 24, and finally 104, young listeners will count alongwith her. And what little monkey can resist the idea of mischief atbedtime?
"popular series...counting practice.... offers children thepleasure of finding the monkeys...energetic...colorful....giddy,good-hearted fun." BOOKLIST Booklist, ALA
"The energetic illustrations work well with the overall moodof silliness....
children will enjoy the repetitive, rhyming nature." SLJ SchoolLibrary Journal
"The energetic illustrations work well with the overall moodof silliness....
children will enjoy the repetitive, rhyming nature." SLJ SchoolLibrary Journal