Baby Monkey Swinging Upside Down with Spiral Tail

A small monkey hangs upside down from a long vine, gripping it with both fists. Its long tail curls into a spiral on the right, and the head tilts toward us with big shiny eyes, small round ears, a tiny nose, and an open smile showing a little tongue. A few light cheek lines add to the friendly look. One hand holds a peeled banana, with the banana skin splayed open at the bottom of the page, and the other arm ends in a curled hand on the right. A little tuft of hair sticks up near the head. The lines are bold and the spaces are fairly large, so this free page works well for preschoolers and early elementary kids. Try soft browns and tans for the fur, a warm peach for the face, and bright yellow for the banana. It also makes a fun starting point for talking about how monkeys use their hands and tails to climb.