Giles, Andreae. The Chimpanzees of Happytown. Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. Orchard Books, 2006. ISBN 0-439-83768-5 $16.99. Ages 2-4.
This energetic and lively fictional story follows a happy-go-lucky monkey named Chutney through his quest to bring happiness to Drabsville. Chutney’s determination to bring joy to the town is brought about by his return from traveling, where he found a seed to plant. The expressive pictures in the double page spreads allow the reader to be entranced by the vibrant colors and noticeable expressions on the characters’ faces. The in-depth illustrations that Parker-Reese uses entice the reader to look deeper into the active scenes. Andreae’s use of rhythmic text carries through the book, allowing the reader to easily read and follow the story. Andreae also uses the same rhythmic pattern in his book Giraffes Can’t Dance, where he teaches readers to embrace their differences.
Emily Bodart, BGSU student
1 comment:
This is a lovely book. Nicely illustrated and with an interesting message about standing up to authority - I bet it's banned in China!
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