Five Little Monkeys Reading in Bed
By Eileen Christelow
The Story
Five monkey siblings are supposed to be asleep, but they keep sneaking in one more book (or three), until Mama finally takes their books away and discovers a bedtime habit of her own.
Why It's Special
For the kid who begs for one more story every single night, this is the book that finally admits grown-ups do it too.
- Big idea: Loving books is contagious — even the grown-ups in charge of lights-out can't resist just one more page.
- Vibes: Playful, cozy, a little mischievous, with a bedtime rhythm that winds down toward sleep.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love rhyming verse and a catchy refrain
- stall at bedtime with one more book
- enjoy stories about sneaky siblings
- respond well to a familiar goodnight routine
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What did Mama do when the five little monkeys wouldn't stop reading?
- Real-life connection: Do you ever ask for one more book before lights out?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Mama felt trying to get everyone to settle down?
- Imagination: What book do you think Mama was reading down the hall?
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the monkeys couldn't resist reading just one more?
