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A Monkey Named Punch

by Betsy Groban

Punch and his stuffed companion

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Punch and his stuffed companion

Betsy Groban’s illustrated Little Golden Book introduces Punch, a baby Japanese macaque cared for by zookeepers at Ichikawa City Zoo after his mother did not care for him. A large stuffed orangutan becomes his companion, and the book traces his growth through a story that has drawn attention around the world. Alongside Punch’s experience, the book introduces young readers to Japanese macaques, bringing an animal-focused subject together with the familiar Little Golden Book format and colorful illustrations.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children, especially ages 0–3, sharing a picture book with a caregiver.
  • Families seeking an introduction to monkeys and Japanese macaques.
  • Little Golden Book collectors interested in an animal-centered title.

Themes

Animal careJapanese macaquesCompanionshipGrowing up

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Book overview

Punch, the adorable baby monkey whose heartfelt story and favorite stuffed toy have made him famous around the world, stars in this illustrated Little Golden Book!

Hang in there, Punch! When a baby Japanese macaque wasn't being cared for by his mother, the zookeepers at Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo stepped in. They gave little Punch lots of love and a big stuffed orangutan toy to hug. Soon, people around the world were sharing photos and videos of Punch and cheering as he grew bigger and stronger every day. This charming Little Golden Book with colorful illustrations introduces young readers to Punch's story and the fascinating world of Japanese macaques.

Featuring the iconic gold spine design, Little Golden Books bring together the classics of yesterday, today, and tomorrow--from the biggest names in pop culture to new original stories that are sure to spark imagination and delight in the act of reading.
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