Books Like Monkey and Me
Families who loved Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your toddler is bursting with energy and needs a creative outlet for their big physical movements. It is the perfect tool for transitioning from high-energy play to a shared reading moment by channeling their wiggles into intentional mimicry. The story follows a young girl and her stuffed monkey as they travel to the zoo, using rhythmic, repetitive text to guess and then reveal various animals through movement. At its heart, this is a celebration of imaginative play and the joy of anticipation. It encourages gross motor development and pattern recognition in a way that feels like a game rather than a lesson. It is ideally suited for children ages 1 to 4 who are beginning to find humor in imitation and enjoy predictable storytelling cycles. Parents will appreciate how it models a joyful, active relationship between a child and their favorite toy.
