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The MonkDonk Good Manners Library
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9789199214467
Publisher: Able Simmons
Published: Sep 26 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The MonkDonk: Good Manners, Library by Able Simmons is an engaging social-emotional picture book that turns library time into a celebration of imagination, patience, and community etiquette.
At Frogmore Elementary School, Monday morning means one thing: it is time to visit the library! For Monk, an energetic monkey, every book is a doorway to fantastic worlds of pirate ships and soaring castles. For Donk, a thoughtful donkey, curling up with a good story on a cozy chair brings unmatched joy. Both best friends know that reading does not just fill the imagination, reading makes you strong.
Sharing a peaceful reading space takes teamwork. Guided by their beloved, patient librarian, Ms. Grey, Monk and Donk guide young readers through five simple, practical library rules that make visits fun and successful for everyone:
1. Super Whisper Voice: Respecting quiet zones so classmates can read and concentrate peacefully.
2. Every Book Has a Home: Returning books neatly back to their correct shelves and labeled spots.
3. The Book Hospital & Returns Wagon: Placing damaged titles or misplaced books on the cart for proper repairs.
4. Check Out Before Leaving: Stepping up to the counter to stamp cards and register books properly.
5. High-Demand Waiting Lists: Practicing patience and delayed gratification when waiting for popular titles.
After waiting four long weeks on the reserve list, Monk experiences the ultimate reward when his requested book finally arrives. With gentle footsteps and armloads of stories, the duo share a proud, silent high-five on their way out the door.
Key Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Themes:
- Self-Regulation & Voice Volume: Cultivating body awareness and whisper voices in calm environments.
- Responsibility & Civic Duty: Caring for shared property and returning materials where they belong.
- Patience & Delayed Gratification: Understanding waitlists and respecting turns in shared public spaces.
- Appreciation for Educators: Honoring librarians and community helpers who guide young minds.
Filled with colorful, expressive illustrations and early-learning concepts, this book is an essential teaching resource for kindergarten through primary classrooms, home reading routines, and elementary library orientations.
Grab your copy today and inspire a lifelong love of books and good manners!
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