Winner of Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2013 Two little creatures + one monkey nut = big trouble! Is it a hat? Or a boat? Or a drum? Whatever it is, everyone wants it - and they DON'T want to share! One little monkey nut causes big trouble in this bright, funny and original book. Praise for Monkey Nut: "With brio and inventiveness he fills the pages with splashes, squabbles, contrast and laughter." Michael Rosen "A bright and cheerful picture book that will have young readers laughing out loud from beginning to end." The Bookbag "Who would have thought that one little monkey nut could make such a hilarious and imaginative book?... Bright and colourful, this is a lovely story about sharing." Parents in Touch "Bold images brilliantly convey this witty story about how much trouble one monkey nut can cause!" Julia Eccleshare for Lovreading.co.uk "Anyone would find looking at this book an exhilarating experience." Books for Keeps

 

This book was recognised in the Funniest Book for Children Ages 0-6 Years category by the Roald Dahl Funny Award.

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 2013 by Simon & Schuster Ltd .

Alan writes lots of different styles of books and for a wide age-range -- from teenage thrillers to picture books. He also writes poetry for children and adults. Simon Rickerty studied illustration at the Royal College of Art in London, recently graduating with a Masters degree in Communication Art and Design. His first book for children was 'Peas' for Puffin. He lives in rural Bedfordshire.