A BOOK FOR BOYS AND GIRLS The monkey who wanted to be different is a colourful picture book with an entertaining story about Matthew the monkey who does not like being a monkey and wants to be a more interesting animal. It highlights the importance of self-acceptance. It shows that you need to like yourself and be proud of who you are. Join Matthew on his adventures in the African bush to find out how he comes to not only accept who he is but to like himself too. A great gift for any child! The monkey who wanted to be different is one of the ten books in the exciting Animal Adventures series by popular children's author Jacqui Shepherd. Each book features a different animal character and highlights an important life lesson through the story. The charming, full-colour illustrations by Dana Espag and Tanja Dunstan bring the stories to life. The simple and accessible language makes these books suitable for both first- and second-language learners. They are perfect for reading to little ones and for older children to read by themselves. The 10 titles in the series are: Eddie gets a fright! The rabbit and the fox Jojo's journey Wally gets a tummy ache! The proud old owl The little grey horse who loved to run The monkey who wanted to be different Pinky breaks the rules Ruby right The unkind buffalo. Read them all! By relating to the delightful animal characters featured in these stories children will not only be entertained but also be encouraged to adopt values and attitudes that will help them in their daily lives. Other series by Jacqui Shepherd include: Bug stories Sea stories Farm-tastic. Follow our Awareness Publishing Facebook page for the latest news and updates on this and other series.