Whether you need a beebersaw or a chisel, Chico Bon Bon's your monkey. He can build or fix just about anything—from a dock for the ducks to a ...
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Feb 13, 2008
Elizabeth
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Reasons To Read the Book Monkey with a Tool Belt:
#1: It is named Monkey with a Tool Belt.
#2: It features a monkey by the name of Chico Bon Bon.
#3: And yes, it's brilliant, funny, well-illustrated, blah blah blah. But did you see the title? It's MONKEY WITH A TOOL BELT!! How cool is that?
Basically, inside every book reviewer is a five-year-old child who screams with delight when she reads titles created by talented whizzes like Chris Monroe. Ms. Monroe is a Minnesota More...
#1: It is named Monkey with a Tool Belt.
#2: It features a monkey by the name of Chico Bon Bon.
#3: And yes, it's brilliant, funny, well-illustrated, blah blah blah. But did you see the title? It's MONKEY WITH A TOOL BELT!! How cool is that?
Basically, inside every book reviewer is a five-year-old child who screams with delight when she reads titles created by talented whizzes like Chris Monroe. Ms. Monroe is a Minnesota More...
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Nov 21, 2008
Sondra Santos
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I discovered this book at PLA last year in Minneapolis, before I ever got to see the book itself. The publisher was giving away bookmarks and I grabbed one. The title is clever, the monkey is appealing and the book is worth every penny.
I bought a copy for my son and for my nephew who both enjoy illustrations with many details and of course, tools.
Chico Bon Bon is the best character name I've heard in a long time and this picture book is not only fun to read out loud but i More...
I bought a copy for my son and for my nephew who both enjoy illustrations with many details and of course, tools.
Chico Bon Bon is the best character name I've heard in a long time and this picture book is not only fun to read out loud but i More...
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Jan 11, 2009
Jennifer
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I loved this book and so did my 3 year old son. Chico Bon Bon is a small monkey who can take care of him self. He has a stocked tool belt that he loves so much he never takes it off. He likes to build new things and fix old things for his friends. When he makes a mistake, he takes a step back and fixes it. One day an organ grinder in need of a new dancing monkey captures Chico and kidnaps him to the circus. Chico stays calm and uses his trusty tool belt to help him escape.
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May 14, 2008
Cheryl
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Looking for a picture book with a brave character, one who rescues himself? Monkey with a Tool Belt is that book. I think it’s important for kids to have characters who inspire them, and let them know it’s possible to escape horrible situations. Monkey With a Tool Belt does that.
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Chico Bon Bon is a monkey who loves to design and build things for other animals–a dock for ducks, a go-kart for skunks, and much more. He wears More...
Sep 24, 2010
Natalie
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This is one of those books that make you SQUEE with delight every two or three pages. Like, OMG the monkey is adorable, but wait did you hear his name? Chico Bon Bon!!! WOAH, check out his toolbelt. EEEE! It's a miniature gorilla swinging in a tree!
The rhymes are excellent, "He uses a level on a toy box for Neville."
There's a fake banana split, an evil organ grinder, a kazoo that sounds like a water buffalo, digrams, and lots and lots of fun.
The rhymes are excellent, "He uses a level on a toy box for Neville."
There's a fake banana split, an evil organ grinder, a kazoo that sounds like a water buffalo, digrams, and lots and lots of fun.
Dec 06, 2008
Cheryl
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Chico Bon Bon is saved by his wits and his toolbelt in this hilarious caper. My favorite illustration is the diagrammed toolbelt. Although the book benefits from close-up looking--there are lots of small details--it still works well as a group readaloud. Compulsive kids might identify with the hero. I want to read more by Chris Walsh; apparently she writes a successful comic strip for adults out of Duluth, MN.
Apr 12, 2011
Leslie
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Quirky, fun and inspiring. I love the fact that it is mentioned that Chico makes a mistake, but that's okay because he just fixes it. Children today need to be given the space to make mistakes and to learn that they can correct them. Chico takes control of his own destiny! I could hear a pin drop when the 1st graders were waiting to see if Chico would be able to get out of his predicament.
Oct 12, 2010
Tricia
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Cute story, awesome tool belt!
A voice from the middle of the van: "Mom, what's an oy-juh?"
Me: "Is it spelled o-u-i-j-a? That is pronounced wee-jee, and it means [blah blah blah]." I just had no idea it was an item on Chico Bon-Bon's tool belt. Too bad he doesn't have to use it in the story (or - as far as I can recall - the nearby rhyming "squouija" :^)
A voice from the middle of the van: "Mom, what's an oy-juh?"
Me: "Is it spelled o-u-i-j-a? That is pronounced wee-jee, and it means [blah blah blah]." I just had no idea it was an item on Chico Bon-Bon's tool belt. Too bad he doesn't have to use it in the story (or - as far as I can recall - the nearby rhyming "squouija" :^)
Mar 03, 2011
Tamra
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I thought this was a weird, weird book. It was supposed to be clever and fun, but it just missed the mark.
Main character: weird.
Plot line: weird.
Illustrations: weird.
I can't tell if it's clever with a weird twist or just weird. You might like it, though.
Main character: weird.
Plot line: weird.
Illustrations: weird.
I can't tell if it's clever with a weird twist or just weird. You might like it, though.
Jun 06, 2008
Tasha
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Chico Bon Bon is a monkey with a tool belt. He can build all sorts of things and loves to fix things too. Then one day, Chico sees a tempting banana split across the street and heads over too it. Before he realizes it, he is trapped! An organ grinder has caught him in a box and taken him to the circus. Never fear though, Chico has a plan and of course it involves his tool belt.
This is smart picture book, celebrating intelligence and ingenuity. The text is so much fun to read with More...
This is smart picture book, celebrating intelligence and ingenuity. The text is so much fun to read with More...
May 04, 2009
Kate
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This book is awesome! Chico Bon Bon is a creative monkey who uses his smarts and tools to get out of jams. Chico has a generous spirit and helps out his fellow critters. The drawings are fun and just sinister enough to impress both kids and adults.
Feb 21, 2009
Anne
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I bought this for my nephew and Chico Bon Bon (the monkey in question) has become a familiar name in our conversations. It is that whimsical smart kind of cute and also by a local artist/author.
Aug 03, 2011
Amberly
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I liked this quirky little adventure story. Monkey has to save the day for himself using the tools in his belt. A child who is interested in tools would love this book.
Jul 24, 2009
Clever monkey Chico Bon Bon builds lots of things with his many tools, and when he is captured by an organ grinder, he uses them to help him escape and get back home. www.hcpl.net
Feb 13, 2009
Kari
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Such a fun, wacky book - a monkey with a tool belt is ridiculously silly. She uses a central rhyming spread, full page spreads and cartoon strip sections.
Jul 20, 2011
Autumn
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The concept and educational value were admirable but the story didn't flow well at all. Too much was going on and the pages seemed out of order almost.
Nov 16, 2011
Meredith
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Another fun read aloud.
Really, how could you not love a monkey named Chico Bon Bon...it just begs to be said aloud to a class full of kiddos!
Really, how could you not love a monkey named Chico Bon Bon...it just begs to be said aloud to a class full of kiddos!
Dec 15, 2009
Leah
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This is the book that turned my 7 year old son into a reader. Very fun illustrations that make him laugh out loud every time he reads it.
Dec 22, 2008
Todd
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This is about Chico Bon Bon, he is a monkey with a tool belt.
more reading then you might expect. Good stuff.
more reading then you might expect. Good stuff.
Aug 04, 2011
Ed
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Wonderfully entertaining story about an ingenious simian. If only I could get him to come fix my plumbing.
Aug 29, 2009
Hans
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Recent gift for a youngster. Really what is better than a monkey with a tool belt?
Jun 10, 2009
L campagnola
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Very funny and quirky. Great reading for kids and grownups. Enjoyable.
May 22, 2009
Juliette
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More great art from Chris Monroe, in the form of a children's book! Horray!
Aug 15, 2011
Kaethe
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Such an odd little book, but fun. Tasha and I enjoyed it, but we didn't feel compelled to seek out more by the author.
