![]() If their histrionics are a bit over the top from a parental point of view, the target audience won't care and might just join in. Christelow’s silly simians are just as bouncy as they ever were. It’s tired Mama reading in her bed, and it’s their turn to admonish her. When they’re finally drifting off, strange noises come from down the hall. ‘What was it I said? / Lights out! Sweet dreams! / No more reading in bed!’ ” Have those five little monkeys ever minded? A scary book makes them scream. When their sad story of a lost pup ends happily, they whoop and holler until Mama breaks in. Those five little monkeys decide to read to themselves. She wishes them goodnight, but the light doesn’t go out. ![]() ‘It’s bedtime for Monkeys! Now turn out the light.’ ‘Oh, Mama! Oh, PLEASE! One more story tonight!’ ” But Mama is tired. “When the five little monkeys are ready for bed, / their Mama reads stories, then kisses each head. ![]() Christelow’s mischief-making monkey siblings return to the bed for their eighth Mama-frustrating adventure. ![]()
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