About This Book
"Monkey Business" tells the story of Val, the daughter of a compassionate veterinarian, whose life takes an unexpected turn when her father rescues a mistreated monkey and a lion cub from a carnival. The animals, particularly Gigi the monkey, bring both joy and considerable chaos into their home, culminating in Gigi destroying Val's entry for a Humane Society essay contest. This chapter book explores themes of animal welfare, responsibility, and the challenges of caring for unusual pets. It's a heartwarming and often humorous look at empathy and perseverance, suitable for children aged 4-11, offering a gentle introduction to the concept of animal rescue and the importance of kindness.
The mistreated monkey and lion cub rescued from a carnival owner cause problems for Val, the daughter of the local veterinarian, as Gigi the monkey tears up the essay Val planned to submit in the Humane Society contest.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What does it mean to treat animals kindly?
2
How would you feel if you had a monkey and a lion cub living in your house?
3
What are some ways Val showed responsibility in the story?
4
Have you ever had something important ruined by accident? How did you react?
5
Why do you think the Humane Society contest is important?
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