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Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas!

by Suzanne Lang

A jungle race interrupted by bananas

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A jungle race interrupted by bananas

Jim Panzee would rather nap than run, but Tortoise’s invitation draws him into a jungle race. When a runner hits a tree and bananas tumble down, the contest takes an unexpected turn: the runners abandon the finish line to compete for the fruit. The simple story pairs a familiar predicament—being reluctant to join in—with a comic scramble over a tempting prize. As a Step 2 reader, it uses basic vocabulary and short sentences for children who recognize familiar words and are beginning to sound out new ones with help.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginning readers ready for short sentences and basic vocabulary.
  • Children who enjoy animal characters, jungle races, and comic competition.

Themes

Reluctance to join inCompetitionSharing a tempting prize

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Book overview

Funny monkey Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, is reluctant to join the race in the jungle until banana after banana falls from above.

Jim Panzee 's plans for a quiet morning nap are interrupted by Tortoise's plea to join him in the jungle race. This makes Grumpy Monkey even grumpier but he reluctantly agrees. Then one of the runners bumps into a tree and bananas come raining down! The race to the finish is over as everyone, including Grumpy Monkey, races to get the biggest share of bananas.

For more easy reading fun, look for Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out

Easy-to-read words and colorful illustrations will hook young readers on the lifelong habit of reading.

Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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