Maxwell the Monkey Barber by Cale Atkinson (2016, Hardcover)

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Whatever the coiffure quandary, Maxwell is your monkey. Can Maxwell help?. Of course! Rhyming text, speech bubbles, and a refrain make this story a fun read-aloud accessible to early readers. LEVELING Grade Range: PreK–3 Fountas & Pinnell: J Reading Recovery: 17 Lexile: AD 520L COMMON CORE L.1.1,1f,2,2a,2d,4,4a,5,5a,5d RF.1.1,2,3,3a,3b,3f,4,4a,4b,4c SL.1.1,1a,1b,1c,2,4,5,6 W.1.1,3,5,6,8 RL.1.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10.

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PublisherOwlkids Books Inc.
ISBN-101771471034
ISBN-139781771471039
eBay Product ID (ePID)219369783

Product Key Features

Book TitleMaxwell the Monkey Barber
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHumorous Stories, Animals / Jungle Animals, Imagination & Play
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorCale Atkinson
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"The bright, colorful illustrations are full of action and expressive animals... Fun for a jungle or a hairy storytime or as bibliotherapy for tots scared of the barber." -- Kirkus Reviews, "The exaggerated facial expressions of the characters convey great emotion... Preschoolers and kindergarteners will certainly enjoy [this book's] exuberance." -- Quill & Quire "The bright, colorful illustrations are full of action and expressive animals... Fun for a jungle or a hairy storytime or as bibliotherapy for tots scared of the barber." -- Kirkus Reviews
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal813/.6
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisMaxwell the monkey operates a barbershop, where he offers everything from a trim to a chop. He excels at helping his fellow animals look shipshape and feel their best, no matter how unruly their locks. Whatever the coiffure quandary, Maxwell is your monkey. He tames Baboon's curls, styles Lion's mane, and trims Bear's beard, exclaiming each time: "Your hair's the best I've seen today!" All's well until Elephant comes in, feeling sad because he has no hair. Can Maxwell help? Of course! After some careful thinking, he devises a solution to help even Elephant feel his best. Cale Atkinson's bright, cartoon-like digital illustrations beckon readers into Maxwell's world in this playful tale. Rhyming text, speech bubbles, and a refrain make this story a fun read-aloud accessible to early readers. Full of personality and style, Maxwell has a genuine charm and enthusiasm for helping others that kids will find immediately contagious., Maxwell the monkey operates a barbershop, where he offers everything from a trim to a chop. He excels at helping his fellow animals look shipshape and feel their best, no matter how unruly their locks. Whatever the coiffure quandary, Maxwell is your monkey. He tames Baboon's curls, styles Lion's mane, and trims Bear's beard, exclaiming each time: "Your hair's the best I've seen today " All's well until Elephant comes in, feeling sad because he has no hair. Can Maxwell help? Of course After some careful thinking, he devises a solution to help even Elephant feel his best. Cale Atkinson's bright, cartoon-like digital illustrations beckon readers into Maxwell's world in this playful tale. Rhyming text, speech bubbles, and a refrain make this story a fun read-aloud accessible to early readers. Full of personality and style, Maxwell has a genuine charm and enthusiasm for helping others that kids will find immediately contagious. LEVELING Grade Range: PreK-3 Fountas & Pinnell: J Reading Recovery: 17 Lexile: AD 520L COMMON CORE L.1.1,1f,2,2a,2d,4,4a,5,5a,5d RF.1.1,2,3,3a,3b,3f,4,4a,4b,4c SL.1.1,1a,1b,1c,2,4,5,6 W.1.1,3,5,6,8 RL.1.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10

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    Although the pictures are fun, the story is a snooze, even for a child. Although the pictures are fine, the story is a snooze, even for a child.

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