Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Five little monkeys jump on the bed after saying goodnight to Mama — and one by one, they fall off, bump their heads, and get a call to the doctor.

For the kid who treats bedtime like a trampoline session, this is the book that turns that exact chaos into a story.

• Big idea: Actions have consequences — even the bounciest fun eventually catches up with you.
• Vibes: Silly, rhythmic, and just a little cautionary, with giggles built into every bump.

• love counting down from five
• like to act out jumping and falling
• enjoy repetitive, rhyming refrains
• respond well to a predictable bedtime structure

• Story recall: What happened every time a monkey fell off the bed?
• Real-life connection: Has anyone ever told you to stop jumping on the bed?
• Counting: Can you count backward from five like the monkeys?
• Imagination: What do you think the doctor said when the phone rang?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Mama felt every time the phone rang?