Five Little Monkeys With Nothing To Do

When five bored little monkeys complain of nothing to do, their mother enlists their help in cleaning the house. "This is pure silliness--just the kind kids like . . . The monkeys are suitably active, and their mess-making skills, as demonstrated in the watercolor art, are impressive, with clothes scattered everywhere and dirty water overflowing in the tub . . . Plenty of fun."--ALA "Booklist."

It's summer, school is out, and the five little monkeys are bored. "There is nothing to do " they tell Mama. "Oh yes, there is," says Mama. "Grandma Bessie is coming for lunch, and the house must be neat and clean." Well-meaning as ever, the five little monkeys clean their room and go on to sweep the floors, scrub the bathroom, and pick berries for dessert. But then . . . Children will welcome the return of the five little monkeys, who make the same kinds of messes they do.