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Published by POW! Kids Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
Messy Monkeys tells the tale of a little girl named Macy who is followed around by too many monkeys! These monkeys get in the way, they disturb, distract and frustrate Macy until she pauses her day and listens to them. Readers learn an important technique to calm emotions and find inner peace.
Everywhere Macy goes, messy monkeys are there to ruin her day! They're in her bed when she's trying to sleep, at the table when she's eating her cereal, and even hovering over her when she's in school. These messy monkeys are always making too much noise, pinching her and squeezing her. Macy has an idea. She decides to stop and listen to these pesky, messy monkeys. In doing so, she hears what they need. Some want a hug, others just want to know she cares. It was Macy's attention that these monkeys craved! When she listens to her monkeys, Macy learns to love and accept each one of them and in doing so, Macy quiets her mind.
Messy Monkeys is a helpful guide to both children and adults struggling with the noises in their heads. It's a gentle hand in a sea of chaos that many will find useful. and an important message about the mental health of children.
Everywhere Macy goes, messy monkeys are there to ruin her day! They're in her bed when she's trying to sleep, at the table when she's eating her cereal, and even hovering over her when she's in school. These messy monkeys are always making too much noise, pinching her and squeezing her. Macy has an idea. She decides to stop and listen to these pesky, messy monkeys. In doing so, she hears what they need. Some want a hug, others just want to know she cares. It was Macy's attention that these monkeys craved! When she listens to her monkeys, Macy learns to love and accept each one of them and in doing so, Macy quiets her mind.
Messy Monkeys is a helpful guide to both children and adults struggling with the noises in their heads. It's a gentle hand in a sea of chaos that many will find useful. and an important message about the mental health of children.
Excerpt
Eventually all the other monkeys said their names, like Weary and Worry and Lonely and Guilty.
This time I welcomed all my monkeys. I held them close to me. I cuddled them with tenderness. I gave each of them all the attention they needed.
Finally, Phew! We were all at peace.
"I closed my eyes … One by one, the monkeys sat beside me. They closed their eyes and breathed, too."
This time I welcomed all my monkeys. I held them close to me. I cuddled them with tenderness. I gave each of them all the attention they needed.
Finally, Phew! We were all at peace.
"I closed my eyes … One by one, the monkeys sat beside me. They closed their eyes and breathed, too."
About The Illustrator
Lea Marie Ravotti was born in the Czech Republic and graduated with a Master's degree in Art Education and Art History. Her passion is in picture books and she regards them to be art galleries for children. She collects them and joyfully offers them as gifts to everyone around her. Lea Marie resides with her husband and their three girls in Pennsylvania.
Product Details
- Publisher: POW! Kids Books (February 13, 2024)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781648230271
- Grades: P - 2
- Ages: 4 - 7
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