Baby Monkey, Private Eye by Selznick, Brian

Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick and debut children's book author David Serlin create a dazzling new format especially for young children!

A New York Times Bestselling BookAn Amazon Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearParents Magazine Best Early Reader of the Year"A marvel." --The New York Times"Inventive... fabulously expressive..." --San Francisco ChronicleWho is Baby Monkey?He is a baby.He is a monkey.He has a job.He is Baby Monkey, Private Eye!Lost jewels?Missing pizza?Stolen spaceship?Baby Monkey can help...if he can put on his pants!Baby Monkey's adventures come to life in an exciting blend of picture book, beginning reader, and graphic novel. With pithy text and over 120 black and white drawings accented with red, it is ideal for sharing aloud and for emerging readers.Hooray for Baby Monkey!

Author: Brian Selznick, David Serlin
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 02/27/2018
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.50w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781338180619
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 194161 / Baby Monkey, Private Eye


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/20/2017
Booklist 12/01/2017 pg. 63
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2017 pg. 154
School Library Journal 01/01/2018 pg. 64
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2018 - Book Of Special Distinction
BookPage 03/01/2018
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2018 pg. 140
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

About the Author
Brian Selznick's books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his innovative and genre-defying thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 New York Times bestseller The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie Hugo. He followed that with the #1 New York Times bestseller, Wonderstruck, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick, and the New York Times bestseller, The Marvels. Selznick's two most recent books for young people, Baby Monkey, Private Eye, an ALA Notable Book co-written with his husband David Serlin, and Kaleidoscope, a New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2021, were both New York Times bestsellers as well. He also illustrated the 20th anniversary edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Selznick and Serlin divide their time between Brooklyn, New York and La Jolla, California. Learn more at thebrianselznick.com and mediaroom.scholastic.com/brianselznick.
David Serlin is a writer, editor, and historian who teaches at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author or editor of numerous books and articles for adults, as well as the co-author of the highly acclaimed Baby Monkey, Private Eye.Brian and David divide their time between Brooklyn, New York and San Diego, California.