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This story is a gem representing the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time when children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles and generally pass time.

The story of one little pig and LOTS of hats! Hamilton the Pig is very fond of hats - big hats, small hats, tall hats and suitable-for-every-and-any-occasion sort of hats. Hamilton loves hats so much his mum starts to worry that he's a very vain little pig. Little does she know that Hamilton's favourite hats will teach him some very important lessons!

Things have been difficult for Harry since his mother remarried. With a new baby at home, and only trouble at school, life is unbearable. Ocky the chimp, escaped from the circus, offers Harry a chance for a new life.

Things have been difficult for Harry since his mother...

No one knows the full story of Charlie Small. At least, not yet. His battered journal was found washed up on a remote, windswept shore. And at first we thought it an elaborate hoax. Surely no 8-year-old could have had so many wild adventures, witnessed so many extraordinary things, lived such an...

Need to teach your child to go to bed early? Here is another fabulous book in the series called Children's Safari Books on Good Behavior. This time Maxi the Monkey learns that going to bed early is important for energy and vitality...and of course to please his parents!

What would you do if your best friend was:

Imaginary?

An oversize blue chimp in surfer shorts? (Potentially embarrassing, but hey, no one else can see him...right?)

Proposing a plan to help you improve your life?

Did we say imaginary?

Driving you crazy?!?!

Now you have an idea of what Willie Ryan's life is like when he meets Dodger. It's the beginning of a lot of trouble - and a friendship you'll never forget!

L.M. Boston's thrilling and chilling tales of Green Knowe, a haunted manor deep in an overgrown garden in the English countryside, have been entertaining readers for half a century. In this volume, a strange friendship develops between a young Chinese refugee who is spending the summer at Green Knowe and a gorilla who escaped from the London Zoo.

The author of the Mutts comic strip and several best-selling children’s books, Patrick McDonnell has been hailed as the next Charles Schulz. In his characteristic heartwarming style, McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee, Jubilee. With anecdotes from Goodall’s autobiography, McDonnell makes this true story accessible for the very young - and young at heart.

Alfie has never liked bananas very much, and he has never been very good at climbing trees - but all of that changes one day when he eats a very special peanut butter and banana sandwich for lunch. Suddenly bananas are Alfie's favorite food, and his arms feel strong and springy - like he could climb any tree in the whole wide world.... Before long, Alfie finds that his kitchen has transformed into a lush tropical jungle filled with some unexpected new friends - monkeys!

This story is a gem representing the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time when children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles, and generally pass time.

Arthur thinks his pen pal is more fun than his little sister. Little sisters don't do things like karate and wrestling -- or do they? It takes a surprise letter to show Arthur that sometimes there's more to sisters -- and pen pals -- than meets the eye!...

Violet's camping out too, but her friends don't want Arthur around. So Arthur decidesto collect slimy things he knows Violet wouldn't like. But he doesn't count on slippery rocks and swooping bats, or hunger pangs. Then he smells hot dogs roasting over a warm fire...

A really fun lighthearted story perfect for bedtime that kids love! Monkey Dog wakes up one morning thinking about swinging from trees. But his little nose smells something unusual coming from downstairs. Join him and his monkey friend Charlie as they go to investigate what they think is a Dragon in the Kitchen! Fall in love with Monkey Dog, Charlie, Goldie and Milky.

MonkeyDog is happily reading a wonderful book about a boy who is about to save the world. Charlie interrupts his peaceful time and tells MonkeyDog there is a monster in the veg patch at the end of the garden! A Cabbisaurus no less! Join MonkeyDog, Charlie and Goldie as they venture into the unknown to face the monster. A lighthearted story, great for anytime.

Here, there, and everywhere, flicking her tail up and down in excitement, Xixi, the tender hearted bush squirrel and her friend Merlin Monkey have many bush adventures.

Arthur and his sister Violet are selling all their old toys in a Tag Sale. Even Arthur's Honey Bear! But Arthur finds there's more than one way to say good-bye to an old friend...

Cheekio Chimp and his friends get involved in many jungle adventures and encounters with their arch enemy, Lizarov Lion, in this children's book series. Cheekio concocts a plan to rid Lizarov from the jungle.

It's hard to pick the perfect gift, and Esther the gorilla's choices seem all wrong at first. But it all gets sorted out when she invites her animal friends to a joyful Hanukkah party.

This story is a gem representing the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in rural and urban India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time where children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles, and generally pass time.

Does your child love monkeys? Then this lively, fast-paced and informative book will enchant them! It will appeal to children of all ages! Monkeys are endlessly fascinating. Their playful antics, expressive faces and social nature enchant kids and adults alike.