Two Little Monkeys - Mem Fox

10 May 2018 · 3 min

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In this YouTube video, Dave Edgren reads the children’s picture book Two Little Monkeys by Mem Fox, illustrated by Jill Barton. The story follows two monkey siblings, Cheeky and Chee, as they play near a big old tree, encounter a prowling danger, and scramble up the tree for safety. The narration emphasizes the monkeys’ cautious dialogue, their fear and bravery, and culminates in a triumphant leap from the tree, reinforcing themes of vigilance, courage, and sibling support. The reading is delivered in a gentle, encouraging tone, with repeated refrains that highlight the tree as a safe haven.

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Hi, my name is Dave Edgren, and I'm going to read you Two Little Monkeys by Mem Fox, illustrated by Jill Barton. Two little monkeys playing near a tree, one named Cheeky, one named Chee. Hello, Cheeky! Hello, Chee! Better stay close to that big old tree. Look out, Cheeky! Look out, Chee! Something's prowling. What could it be? Two little monkeys run to a tree. One named Cheeky, one named Chee. Scramble up, Cheeky! Scramble up, Chee! Scramble up that big old tree! Two little monkeys tremble in a tree. One named Cheeky, one named Chee. Hide away, Cheeky. Hide away, Chee. Make sure you're hidden in that big old tree. Two little monkeys peep from a tree, one named Cheeky, one named Chee. Who is that prowling? What do you see? Oh, scary! Careful, Cheeky! Careful, Chi! Don't fall out of that big old tree! Two little monkeys leap from a tree, one named Cheeky, one named Chee. Well done, Cheeky. Well done, Chee. What a brave leap from that big old tree. And now you're safe, as safe can be. You clever little monkeys, Cheeky and Chi.