Review — The Clever Monkey

"Curriculum Connections from TeachingBooks.net and SLJ This amusing animated folktale is guaranteed to generate spirited discussions on character. When two cats argue over some cheese, a cunning monkey offers to help them divide it. The Clever Monkey (August House, 2006) is retold by Rob Cleveland, illustrated by Baird Hoffmire, and animated by Story Cove. After viewing this animated online version of this trickster tale, ask your students about their thoughts on the monkey’s behavior and discussions about stubbornness, fairness, and deception are sure to arise. Note: This resource also contains a printable lesson plan that links specific activities to the “Standards for the English Language Arts” sponsored by NCTE and IRA. "

Title Details: The Clever Monkey
Author: Rob Cleveland 
Illustrator: Baird Hoffmire
Interest Level: GR PreK-3

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