Books in Monkey Bandit Funny Children's Books for Babies and Toddlers Ages 0 - 4 series

Do you have a toddler who will not eat by him or herself - or has trouble eating alone because of a sensory difficulty disorder? Then you will like the story of Monkey Bandit who learns to eat with a spoon!Monkey Bandit does not know how to eat by himself, with a spoon. Yet. But he does like yummy soup. He tries to eat some with one finger, but that does not work. Next, he tries grabbing a handful of soup... that does not work. When he tries slurping the soup from the bowl, he burns himself and gets the soup all over the floor. Eating by yourself is not easy, is it... Frustrated and angry, Monkey Bandit begins to cry. With the tears, he gets a few tastes of soup in his mouth. Oh, it is so very good... so he tries just one more time: he picks up the spoon, dips it in the soup and slowly takes it to his mouth. Yeey!At last, the third time is a charm: Monkey Bandit opens his mouth widely and has his first spoonful of soup, all by himself!This colorfully illustrated, funny children's story will amuse your toddler and help him eat by himself or herself. It breaks down the steps of eating by yourself: holding the spoon, dipping it in the bowl of food, taking it to your mouth.Great children's story for toddlers or kids who are learning to eat by themselves, it is also about the fact that learning a new skill requires determination and perseverance.For children with a sensory processing disorder, this book will provide a visual guide to eating independently. Through humor and watching a little monkey eat by himself, your child will feel less pressured and more at ease with trying.

Do you have a toddler who is ever so slightly tempted to bend the rules at home every once in a while (all for a "good" reason, of course)? Then you will like the story of Monkey Bandit and the naughty ball!Monkey Bandit, much like any toddler, forgets about the rules. He knows he cannot play with a ball inside the house, but are bending over the ball or touching it with one finger considered "playing with the ball"?This colorfully illustrated, funny children's story will make babies and toddlers giggle at the misadventures of Monkey Bandit. But, as a powerful teaching tool, it allows parents and educators to start a very useful conversation about "bending the rules". For parents who like to discipline without yelling, rules without punishments, only consequences, reinforcing good behavior and reading with children.Efficient with strong-willed and "stubborn" children, as it addresses the topic of discipline and rules in a funny way, through a story and a character.Rules... rules at home... what are those exactly?!TOPICS: rules, discipline, kids, strong-willed, stubborn, misbehaving, behaviour, respect

My mess… your mess… it all belongs in the potty! Do you have a toddler who is reluctant to go potty… and admit it when he is messing up? Then you will like this story of Monkey Bandit. Monkey Bandit, much like any toddler, sees nothing wrong… when he’s doing something wrong. But when others do the same “wrong”, the offense is immediately obvious! Here is a funny story about how Monkey Bandit became motivated to go potty in the potty… because he realized that to do otherwise was simply wrong. This colorfully illustrated, funny children's story will make babies and toddlers giggle at the misadventures of Monkey Bandit.

“Don’t make me take a bath! Don’t make me!... Ooooh, that’s nice…” Do you have a toddler who will not gladly take a bath? Then you will like the story of Monkey Bandit who finally takes one! Monkey Bandit is never quite ready for taking a bath. He has so many other things to do first... playing with paints, eating strawberries and kicking a ball outside in the mud are just three examples. But when he realizes that he will not be able to jump on the bed, or hide in the armoire or do other things inside the house while he is dirty, he reconsiders taking a bath... and discovers that he even likes it! This colorfully illustrated, funny children's story will amuse your toddler and gently teach him the value of being clean.

Do you have a toddler who will not easily go to bed? Then you will like the story of Monkey Bandit and the monkey in the moon! Monkey Bandit, much like pretty much any toddler, will not go to bed. He must (must!) finish his castle tower first and then draw some circles on a piece of paper. But then he hears about the monkey in the moon. Is he finally going to go to bed? This colorfully illustrated, funny children's bedtime storyfor toddlers is sure to get your child in bed - and fast. You will all have fun staring at the night sky and looking for the monkey chasing butterflies! Who says that going to bed means the fun stops?!

We are all different, that’s all! When Monkey Bandit meets Beau, the colorful parrot, he quickly becomes upset because he does not have as many colors. But then he realizes that, even though some of us have many colors and others only one or two, this simply means that we are all different, that’s all. This is not so much a book about colors, but a book about comparisons and self-esteem. This colorful, funny picture book will introduce your child to the idea that differences are normal and natural. As they grow, children start comparing themselves to others, especially when the adults around them offer praise (or criticism!). A healthy sense of self-esteem and self-confidence is based on the idea that yes, we are all different - and that is a good thing. It is never too early to start talking to your child about self-esteem! Pre-K / Kindergarten / Grade 1 Other books in the Monkey Bandit series will teach your child values such as creativity, cleanliness, good behavior, taking responsibility and more, woven in practical lessons about playing, eating, going potty, socializing, learning about the world and all the other regular activities in the lives of young children. Monkey Bandit and the Monkey in the Moon Monkey Bandit Goes Potty Monkey Bandit and the Naughty Ball Monkey Bandit Eats with a Spoon Monkey Bandit Takes a Bath ... and more!