Speedy Monkey
Colour Fiction, Book 5
Author: Jeanne Willis
, Illustrator: Chantelle and Burgen Thorne
£7.99
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Deep in the rainforest all is peaceful, all is calm… Until Speedy Monkey comes along! Speedy can’t keep still – all day long he whoops and swoops, prances and dances.
The other animals are tired of Speedy’s crazy capers and long for some peace and quiet. Then danger strikes and the animals have to act fast. But where is Speedy when they need him?
An energetic story about being yourself from award-winning author Jeanne Willis.
"It is an energetic story with a wonderful message about being yourself"
ReadingZone
"With a folkish fable-like tale and intensely beautiful illustrations throughout humming with energy, movement and rich colour speaking of finding everyone's place and value."
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Meet the author
Jeanne Willis
Jeanne is an internationally acclaimed childrenโs author. Her work has been awarded numerous prizes, including the Red House Childrenโs Book Award and the Nestlรฉ Childrenโs Book Prize. She was also sh…
Meet the illustrator
Chantelle and Burgen Thorne
Chantelle and Burgen Thorne are internationally published illustrators with over 25 years experience in educational publishing. They are now focusing on picture books, taking great delight in the visu…
