Esphyr Slobodkina

"The story is just as delightful in Spanish as it is in English. The rich, expressive voice of the male narrrator is clear and enthusiastic...This would make a good reading center for schools with a Spanish-speaking population." - School Library Journal

Following More Caps for Sale, this funny and thoughtful read-aloud is inspired by The Elves and the Shoemaker. Here the monkeys prove to the peddler that while they may be mischievous, they can also be very helpful. Those playful monkeys who wore the peddler's wares in Caps for Sale just won't leave him alone. As he walks through the streets selling his caps, the monkeys follow behind him, and as he walks back home at the end of the day, they trail...