Two Little Monkeys is a 2012 children's picture book by Mem Fox and illustrated by Jill Barton. It is about two monkeys, named Cheeky and Chee, who escape from a leopard.
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A review in Kirkus Reviews of Two Little Monkeys wrote: "Irresistible rhythm, adorable monkeys and pitch-perfect rhyme make this a must-have for the preschool set. .. Barton's soft watercolors, in purple, gray and tan, are both captivating and comforting—never will readers actually fear for Cheeky and Chee’s safety".[1]
Reviews of Two Little Monkeys have also been made in Publishers Weekly,[2] Booklist,[3] School Library Journal,[4] The Horn Book Magazine,[5] Library Media Connection,[6] The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,[7] Reading Time,[8] and Scan.[9]
"Two Little Monkeys". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2021. The repetition, lively meter, and ample drama in Fox's (Let's Count Goats!) verse will easily keep young readers' attention at storytime. Barton's (The Ring Went Zing!) grey long-limbed monkeys have a decidedly toddlerlike resemblance, their faces readily transmitting their glee and fear at various points in the story.
Anne Beier (1 June 2012). "Fiction: Two Little Monkeys". School Library Journal. Media Source Inc. Retrieved 16 September 2021. This playful picture book told in rhyme invites youngsters to explore language through repetition and active sight clues. .. The crisp, succinct text is carefully crafted with a few lines on each page, making it perfect for young audiences with short attention spans. The fresh watercolors predominantly done in light blues, greens, oranges, and browns provide the feel of the savanna on a hot day. .. Tailor-made for one-on-one reading and group sharing.
Kitty Flynn. "Two Little Monkeys". Horn Book Guides. Media Source Inc. Retrieved 16 September 2021. Fox's peppy rhyming text propels the story forward; similarly, Barton's watercolor compositions draw the eye across spreads, keeping pace with the narrative's infectious energy. The monkeys' expressions anticipate viewers' responses to the drama, which has just the right amount of tension for preschoolers.
Daniel R. Beach (2012). "Two Little Monkeys". Library Media Connection. Linworth Publications. Retrieved 16 September 2021. Mem Fox has produced another story in rhyme that will encourage language development among even the youngest of readers. .. Barton's art captures mischievous grins on the little monkeys, which gives them an anthropomorphic presence.
Hope Morrison (September 2012). "Fox, Mem. Two Little Monkeys; illus. by Jill Barton". The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 66 (1). Johns Hopkins University Press: 17. Retrieved 16 September 2021. The meter of the short lines is catchy, and the simian antics will appeal to youngsters. The repetition, with all the lines ending in "ee" to rhyme with "Chee", rapidly grows tiresome, though, and it's not clear why the nearby big tree that was the first safe place turns out not to be safe enough. .. Listeners may appreciate the playful mood of these two little monkeys, and they'll certainly celebrate a safe escape and a tasty snack.
"Barton, Jill (illus.) Mem Fox (text): Two Little Monkeys". Reading Time. 56 (4). Children's Book Council of Australia: 24. November 2012. ISSN 0155-218X. "Picture Books". Scan: The Journal for Educators. 32 (1). NSW Department of Education. February 2011. ISSN 0726-4127.
