Is this the story of adoption and is this the story of being raised in a rough environment ‘concrete jungle’ and a man saves a child who loves him without ends… and they see him as captor but he never removes his hunting cap because he is Salinger’s Caufield- the man in the yellow hat and the boy grow older and Malcom Little becomes Malcom X: stories are mythos we become or we weave, what is your narrative? ( )

[a:Maria Tatar|15620|Maria Tatar|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1302120613p2/15620.jpg], in the preface to [b:Off with Their Heads! Fairy Tales and the Culture of Childhood|123002|Off with Their Heads! Fairy Tales and the Culture of Childhood|Maria Tatar|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347437099l/123002._SY75_.jpg|118422], asks whether this is an "exemplary" or a "cautionary" tale. Do children admire & scheme to find ways to emulate the adventures of the monkey, or do they accept the moral lesson to be good & obedient, and to consider consequences, because said lesson is couched in a funny book with bright pictures?

Well, I say, don't underestimate children. I believe that many can hold both ideas in their minds simultaneously. Not only do many children surely react to it as *both* exemplary and cautionary, but they may also react to it by thinking "oh, I'll be more careful, I'm smarter than a monkey, I can have adventures without getting caught." They may also react to it by thinking "thank goodness my parents will always love me and not send me to a zoo." (Or, they may think "I wish I could go live in a zoo and not have to do chores or go to school...").

(Btw, these thoughts surely apply to many many other books for children about characters who are curious, or naughty, or who have poor impulse control...) ( )

- k - 1st
- Great book about curiosity and a love for learning that is presented in a fun way that also touches on themes such as love and friendship.

Another amazing staple in the children's books categories, this book follows George a very curious monkey who follows the man in the yellow suit thinking he might be a banana. Being curious we get to see George discover things on his own terms and his adventures. I think that this book is a perfect read for younger aged kids around the ages of 3-7

Independent Reading Level: Pre K-K
Awards: American Booksellers Association Indies Choice Book Awards Picture Book Hall of Fame in 2009