Chimp is given a new coat. But it's scratchy, hot and the sleeves are too tight. His family all tell him it is the perfect coat for him, but he knows it is definitely wrong! So he sets out to find a new coat, one which he feels comfortable in, and achieves a very satisfying result - for him! Children and parents will recognise chimp's dilemma in this witty story.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 1999 by Andersen Press Ltd .

Mark Birchall studied a graphics degree in Liverpool and then did an Illustration course at Chelsea College of Art and Design. He has had several jobs but now works full time as a writer and artist. Hiawyn Oram is a highly respected, award-winning children's author. With over 60 books publsihed to date, she has also worked on children's television series and musicals.