Five Little Monkeys Series by Eileen Christelow-Paperback

The **Five Little Monkeys series by Eileen Christelow is a much-loved picture book collection filled with humour, repetition, and playful mischief.

Each story follows the curious monkeys as they jump, splash, explore, and sometimes get into trouble — always with gentle lessons about listening, routines, consequences, and family life. The rhythmic text and expressive illustrations make these books ideal for read-alouds, bedtime, and early language development.

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this set encourages engagement, prediction, and laughter, making reading time fun and memorable.

📚 INDIVIDUAL BOOK DESCRIPTIONS

🐒 Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree

The monkeys tease a crocodile while sitting in a tree — until things don’t go quite as planned. A playful story about curiosity and consequences.

🛏 Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

The classic rhyme brought to life as the monkeys jump, fall, and learn why bedtime rules matter.

🙈 Five Little Monkeys Play Hide-and-Seek

The monkeys play hide-and-seek, but their clever hiding spots lead to surprises. Great for interactive reading.

🛁 Five Little Monkeys Jump in the Bath

Bath time turns chaotic when the monkeys splash and jump. A funny story parents will relate to instantly.

⏳ Five Little Monkeys With Nothing to Do

Boredom leads to mischief as the monkeys search for something fun to do. A gentle lesson on creativity and patience.

🚗 Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car

What starts as a helpful activity turns messy and silly. Perfect for teaching cause and effect.

🎂 Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake

The monkeys try to bake a cake but can’t resist tasting along the way. A fun story about teamwork and self-control.

🛍 Five Little Monkeys Go Shopping

A shopping trip quickly becomes overwhelming. A relatable story about staying together and listening.

📖 Five Little Monkeys Reading in Bed

Bedtime reading turns noisy and exciting. A warm, cosy story perfect for winding down at night.