Meet the bad boys (and girls) of the primate world. Playful, poetic text and vibrant art introduce young readers to howler monkeys. Extra facts within the text give readers the low-down on these loud, sloppy, and rude rain forest dwellers.

A band of mischievous monkeys steals every one of a peddler's caps while he takes a nap under a tree.

Following a day of misadventures Curious George becomes the first space monkey.

"Once upon a time in an ancient forest, there lived a little monkey. And this little monkey would run, jump, climb trees, dive in the lake, and chase butterflies--all day long! She would yawn and yawn as the sun set. The other animals would ask her, "Why are you so tired, little monkey? You should go to sleep." But she would respond: "I'm not tired in the least. . . . So I don't need to go to sleep." In the trees, she'd sway under the stars as her...

Mama has said it is time for "Lights out! Sweet dreams! No more reading in bed," but her five little monkeys cannot resist reading just a few more books to one another.

A curious monkey goes to the hospital after swallowing a piece of jigsaw puzzle.

Five little monkeys go shopping for school clothes with their mama, but in spite of her warnings about not wandering off, things quickly get complicated.

Dora and her monkey friend, Boots, plan a special outing for Valentine's Day.