Chimp with a Limp

Usborne Phonics Readers

by Lesley Sims, David Semple

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.

Genres: Childrens

24 pages, Paperback

Published November 16, 2017

About the author

Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.

Reviews

[Rachel Oaks · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great book to teach rhyming, but it is based on a chimp lying so that he doesn't have to help a friend. Not the best moral.

[Nicola · Rating 3 out of 5]

Part of Usborne's new phonics series published in 2017; it's a shame this set doesn't include a picture list at the back (or even a text list) showing all the titles in the set. These add to the 2006 phonics books by having more of a generalized rhyme structure rather than focusing on a single sound and extending one main rhyme. The stories are fun and provide an opportunity to engage with kids about what they think will happen next or what decisions the characters might make.

Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.

[Adelle Polhemus · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book would be a great book to help with phonics because of all the rhyming words. I also think that this book has some good vocabulary words that students may have never heard before. It is a very fast paced book which made it so much fun to read and it also would be good to keep students engaged.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

LOVE phonics books. But this isn't as good as Big Pig on a Dig.