Animals have always been one of my kids’ favorite topics in homeschool learning. Preschool and Kindergarten homeschooling is the perfect age for animal unit studies. I let the kids loose in the library and we find all sorts of books about animals. We then choose one animal they are especially interested in and then try to find many different kinds of books to study; picture books, stories, fact filled books. Here are some of our favorite books about monkeys for learning and enjoyment with your kids.

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- Cardboard Multiplication Monkey Calculator
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- Save the Rain Forest with a Click
- Educational Resources
We can all get so busy each day. There is never enough time, but I encourage you to make time to read to your kids. I have put some extra effort into lately, reading while my kids eat lunch, beginning bed time earlier so we have extra time to read in the evening… it’s one of my favorite activities to do with my kids. Read a book or two about Monkeys or any subject that is interesting to your children. If you have any posts with some family favorite books of your own, please share them at the end of the post. We love to find new books!
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Learning about Monkeys – Books for Kids
List of our favorite books about monkeys
- Too Many Monkeys
- Monkeys and Apes (Rookie Read-About Science: What’s the Difference?)
- Monkey Portraits
- A Rainforest Habitat (Introducing Habitats)
- The Sock Monkey Activity Book
- My Life with the Chimpanzees
- The Primate Family Tree: The Amazing Diversity of Our Closest Relatives
- More Spaghetti, I Say!
- Curious George at the Aquarium
Thank you for joining me for What to Read Wednesday.
Click here to see a complete list of What to Read Wednesday book topics. This is a great resource for planning themed unit studies or for encouraging your child’s current interests!














It’s so nice to have you join in the fun as co-host, Leah! You’ve shared some fun monkey books, and I’m adding several of these to my library list. More Spaghetti, I Say! looks like one my son would love.
What a fun topic! I remember being madly in love with Curious George stories when I was younger. Monkeys are fascinating and such a beautiful animal. The work of Jane Goodall and others that save this species are simply amazing.
Such fun and cute Monkey book ideas. We love More Spaghetti; it’s so silly.