The Monkey Did It!

By Cathy Brown

One Monkey. Zero Rules. TOTAL Mayhem

The Monkey Did It is a playful and imaginative picture book where a cheeky monkey takes charge and turns everyday life upside down. Rules quietly disappear, logic bends and reality begins to wobble as the monkey pulls the strings behind every mishap, mistake and moment of mayhem. When something goes wrong, it is not an accident. It is the monkey.

The twist is that the monkey is not just part of the story. He is the one writing it. As the author, he decides what happens next, shaping how characters act, react and unravel.

Through this clever narrative turn, the book introduces young readers to the power of storytelling and the idea that stories are created, not simply followed.

Rich in humour, visual surprises and playful disruption, The Monkey Did It encourages curiosity, creativity and flexible thinking.

Each page invites laughter, discussion and reflection, prompting readers to ask what happens when the author refuses to follow the rules.

Designed for shared reading and reading aloud, this visually rich hardcover picture book is well suited to story time at home and in classroom settings.

Recommended for ages 4 to 8, with broader appeal for curious readers up to 12.

The Monkey Did It is part of the AMAZING Stories series, bold imaginative picture books created through a unique human and AI collaboration for brave, adventurous kids who enjoy ideas, humour and a little bit of chaos.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1764487273
• ISBN13: 9781764487276
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Virtual Teacher
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3