"The Cheeky Monkey" by Anne Cassidy follows the story of a young boy named Jordan, who struggles with the challenges of adolescence and the insecurities that come with it. When a new, cheeky monkey arrives at the local zoo, Jordan becomes intrigued and forms an unexpected connection with the creature. This interaction sparks a journey of self-discovery, helping him confront his fears and navigate complex relationships with friends and family. Through humor and warmth, the story explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the importance of friendship as Jordan learns to embrace who he truly is. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Leapfrog Series .

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 in 2000 by Hachette Children's Group .

Lisa Smith was born in Toronto. It was in India, where she spent some years of her childhood, that Lisa and her sister developed a love for books. Later she graduated from the Ontario College of Art. She lives with her husband in Mississauga, Ontario. Anne Cassidy is a well - known author of several novels for teenagers, including Tough Love.