Baby Monkey PUNCH: A Story About Finding Home

By Alex Esquivel

Baby Monkey PUNCH: A Story About Finding Home is a tender picture book about comfort, courage, and belonging, inspired by the real-life baby macaque who captured hearts around the world.

When a tiny baby monkey named Punch is born, his mom is not ready, and a kind zookeeper steps in to care for him. Then one day an orange plush toy arrives. Punch knows right away it is something safe. He names the toy Sunny, and from that moment on, they are a pair.

Monkey Mountain is loud and full of strangers for a baby monkey. Punch watches. He practices. He reaches out and gets turned away.

Still, he tries again.

And this time, someone reaches back.

With gentle illustrations and warm storytelling, Baby Monkey PUNCH is perfect for children ages 3-8 and for any child learning that comfort and courage can live side by side.

This heartfelt story explores:

- the comfort of a favorite stuffed animal or security object
- the courage it takes to try again after being turned away
- learning social rules at your own pace
- finding belonging while holding onto what makes you feel safe

Inspired by the real baby monkey Punch, this story reminds children that sometimes finding your place in the world takes patience, courage, and a little help from a friend.

For readers who fell in love with the viral baby monkey, Punch is a story that stays with you.

#PunchStoryBook
#HangInTherePunch

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GRW7FYXS
• ISBN13: 9798251339758
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"