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Books like Monkey do! by Allan Ahlberg


In playful rhyme, a spirited monkey slips out of the zoo to explore the world beyond. Along the way, he meets a host of friendly characters and experiences the joys and wonders of the outdoors. As dusk falls, his adventures turn into a gentle longing for his mother, reminding him that true adventure is filled with both exploration and the comfort of home.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Allan Ahlberg
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