Stewart, Melissa and Young, Allen No Monkeys, No Chocolate 32 pgs. Charlesbridge Pub Inc, 2013. $12.20. Content: Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content:P G; Violence: G.
Learn all about
the complex eco-system of the Cocoa Bean Tree. Who knew that animals, fungus
and insects were such an integral part of one single plants survival. This
interesting look at brain-eating fly’s and squirmy midge’s will certainly catch
the attention of chocolate loving students. There is an additional side
commentary carried on by two hilarious bookworms.
What a great way
to interest students in biology! The bookworms were a fun and integral part of
keeping things light and fun! I think students will be caught by the title and
find this a fun read. My only complaint is that the artwork is really subdued –a
tropical rain forest setting could be so much more eye catching. I would even
take photography over this, except the cute bookworms!
EL, Elementary -
ADVISABLE Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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