Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas!

By Suzanne Lang | Publisher: Random House Children's Books

About the book

Funny monkey Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, is reluctant to join the race in the jungle until banana after banana falls from above.

Jim Panzee ‘s plans for a quiet morning nap are interrupted by Tortoise’s plea to join him in the jungle race.  This makes Grumpy Monkey even grumpier but he reluctantly agrees.  Then one of the runners bumps into a tree and bananas come raining down! The race to the finish is over as everyone, including Grumpy Monkey, races to get the biggest share of bananas.

For more easy reading fun, look for Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out

Easy-to-read words and colorful illustrations will hook young readers on the lifelong habit of reading.

Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Editions of Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas!

Hardcover
ISBN 9780593428351
Paperback
ISBN 9780593428313

Read an Excerpt

Funny monkey Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, is reluctant to join the race in the jungle until banana after banana falls from above.

Jim Panzee ‘s plans for a quiet morning nap are interrupted by Tortoise’s plea to join him in the jungle race.  This makes Grumpy Monkey even grumpier but he reluctantly agrees.  Then one of the runners bumps into a tree and bananas come raining down! The race to the finish is over as everyone, including Grumpy Monkey, races to get the biggest share of bananas.

For more easy reading fun, look for Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out

Easy-to-read words and colorful illustrations will hook young readers on the lifelong habit of reading.

Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas! about?

Funny monkey Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, is reluctant to join the race in the jungle until banana after banana falls from above.

Jim Panzee ‘s plans for a quiet morning nap are interrupted by Tortoise’s plea to join him in the jungle race.  This makes Grumpy Monkey even grumpier but he reluctantly agrees.  Then one of the runners bumps into a tree and bananas come raining down! The race to the finish is over as everyone, including Grumpy Monkey, races to get the biggest share of bananas.

For more easy reading fun, look for Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out

Easy-to-read words and colorful illustrations will hook young readers on the lifelong habit of reading.

Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas!?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction

Where can I read a sample of Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas!?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593428351

Is Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas! part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Step into Reading

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas!?

Suzanne Lang

Who is the Publisher of the book Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas!?

Random House Children's Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas! is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780593428351) and paperback(ISBN 9780593428313)

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