num_pages: 32
description: From a fish opening a "can of worms" to a tap-dancing octopus putting his "best foot forward," these familiar idioms are re-imagined by award-winner Wallace Edwards in hilarious and unexpected ways. To help readers "stay on the ball," the idioms are used in a sentence that accompanies each illustration, and the meaning of each idiom is explained at the end of the book. Every page is so richly illustrated that it is sometimes a challenge to find the hidden monkeys --- some are more easily spotted than others!A playful introduction to idioms, a clever eye-spy book and a gallery of stunning animal portraits, this collection is more fun than a barrel of monkeys!
language: English
title: Monkey Business
titlecomplete: Monkey Business
genres: Art, Language, Animals, Childrens, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Humor
ratings_count: 154
awards: awardedAt: 1230796800000
name: Grand Canyon Reader Award
category: Non-Fiction, awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award
category: Children's Picture Book
publisher: Kids Can Press