Apes & Monkeys

Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain....

Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side....

Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the smelliest, nastiest, ugliest people in the world. They hate everything—except playing mean jokes on each other, catching unsuspecting birds to put in their bird pies, and making their caged monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, stand on their heads all day....

Fans of the ingenious little monkey will not be disappointed as he....

A charming tale of the peddler whose stolen caps mean all kinds of monkey business....

A life in the wild! Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age 26, off she went to Africa! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them....

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the mountains of Africa....

A lion cast out from his pride. An elephant who can read the bones of the dead. A baboon rebelling against his destiny....

Jumping on the bed was a bad idea for these five little monkeys! Count down, from five to one, as each silly monkey falls off of the bed! After mama and the doctor finally get the little ones to stop jumping around, you'll be surprised to see what they dream about....

All children love this traditional rhyme, and singing along will help to develop number skills....

Emma Lane Cake has five brothers, four dogs, and a family that can't stay put. The Cake family travels from place to place, setting up bakeries in communities that need them. Then, just when Emma feels settled in with new friends... they move again....

We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times best-selling biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Learn all about Jane Goodall, the chimpanzee scientist....

Grumpy Gus is having a bad day until his friend comes to the rescue. Louie Lou is Gus' best friend and wants Gus to cheer up....

It is midnight in Crackledawn—a midnight full of magic. Sea dragons stir in the depths of the ocean, silver whales surface beneath the moon and sand goblins line the shores....

Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to the zoo....

Night Monkey and Day Monkey's worlds are as different as … night and day! What one fears, the other loves, what one understands only confuses the other....

Morley was definitely the most famous monkey. What other monkey had so many scientific papers written about him or her? What other monkey has appeared on so many TV shows? Find out more....

Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee....

Embark on a magical journey through the Enchanted Grove with "The Lucky Monkey," a captivating collection of short stories that will transport listeners to a realm of wonder and adventure.

From the time Jane Goodall was a girl, she dreamed of a life spent working with animals. Her earliest fascination with animals inspired her...

Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work.

Deep in the rain forests of the Amazon jungle, a village of very lazy people wishes to do nothing but lie in their hammocks and think great thoughts....

Pongo is a young and mischievous gorilla living in the mountains of Africa. He wants to grow up to be brave and clever like his dad, and perhaps even become leader of the pack one day....

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure.

Grumpy Gus is feeling overwhelmed...and tired from the holidays. He is too exhausted even to sleep on the night before Christmas. Hearing some commotion on his rooftop, Gus investigates to find Santa Claus has arrived....

Pros and Cons of owning a squirrel monkey in the United States. How to care for a pet squirrel monkey, necessary living environment, types of food, how to ensure the health and wellness of a squirrel monkey.

Embark on a magical journey through the Enchanted Grove with "The Lucky Monkey," a captivating collection of short stories that will transport listeners to a realm of wonder and adventure. In this enchanting book, young listeners will follow the curious and courageous protagonist, Lily, as she ventures into the heart of the mystical forest and befriends the legendary Lucky Monkey.

There’s a new baby joining the family. It’s a baby orangutan! Learn all about what these adorable babies eat, how much they weigh, how they’re raised, and how big they grow.

Readers of Why Won't the Gorillas Dance with Me? will learn to trust their instincts about situations that are heavily influenced by what others may be saying. A wonderful story about not making assumptions about a particular group based solely on what others may say.

Screech! A female ring-tailed lemur screams loudly. It is a warning for an intruder to stay away. Females lead ring-tailed lemur troops. They hunt, defend their territories, and care for young. Learn all about ring-tailed lemurs and the important roles princesses play to ensure a troop’s survival.

Gorillas are the largest primates in the world! These gentle mammals roam through the jungle, living in big groups as they search for fruit and bamboo shoots to eat. Climb through the trees to learn all about these strong, social primates.

Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot.

"Welcome to Apes Town: Tales of Adventure and Friendship" is a captivating collection of stories that invites listeners into the heart of a vibrant jungle community where curious young apes embark on thrilling escapades and form unbreakable bonds of friendship. Each chapter immerses listeners in a richly detailed world filled with sensory experiences, from the sights and sounds of the bustling marketplace to the lush beauty of the dense jungle foliage.

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Africa with "Wildlife Wonders: Short Stories from Africa." This enchanting compilation weaves together 10 delightful short stories, each featuring a unique cast of characters, including the curious aye aye, the playful fennec fox, the majestic elephant, the swift cheetah, and many more fascinating creatures.

Mr Twit is a foul and smelly man who always has bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard. Mrs Twit is scheming and sly and always thinking of the next horrible trick to play on her husband. The Twits are so ghastly and evil that they even keep Muggle-Wump the monkey and his family captive in their garden. But not for much longer! The monkeys are planning to trick the terrible Twits so that they can escape and put a stop to the frightful pair once and for all!