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Can you tell a slow loris from a slender loris? Did you know that when it rains orangutans make umbrellas using leaves? What's the difference between a monkey and an ape? Discover all of this (and many more monkey facts!) ­­in Kate Viggers' humorous, illustrated guide to monkeys and other primates.From lemurs and tarsiers to gorillas and chimpanzees, A Book of Monkeys reveals the social lives of primates, their dining preferences and their grooming habits. You will even find out which monkey swims and how the male gorilla impresses female gorillas!So, if you want to be able to tell your chimp from your bonobo or find out what a macaque likes to eat for tea, A Book of Monkeys is the perfect book for you.

This is a first shapes book with a difference. The wonderful world of the talented Sarah Dyer is laid out in gorgeous organized chaos for the joy of young readers. Each page is scattered with objects that little ones will love pointing out and naming, including circle-shaped things (clock, frying pan, ladybird spots) and square-shaped things (window, building blocks, a cracker). Sarah's funky illustrations and playful sense of humour will see The Book of Shapes becoming an instant hit for toddlers and parents alike.