Caps for Sale

AUTHOR: Esphyr Slobodkina
ILLUSTRATOR: Esphyr Slobodkina

From the Publisher:

Caps for Sale is a timeless classic beloved by millions…one of the most popular picture books ever published! This picture book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom, as children love chanting along with the naughty monkeys.

Children will delight in following the peddler’s efforts to outwit the monkeys and will ask to read it again and again. Caps for Sale is an excellent easy-to-read book that includes repetition, patterns, and colors, perfect for early readers.

This tale of a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity and also teaches children about problem and resolution.

This classic picture book will be appreciated as a birthday, baby shower, or graduation gift! It never fails to get preschoolers chanting along and giggling.

Leah’s Thoughts:

This classic picture book never fails to delight with its playful repetition and whimsical illustrations. Children love joining in with the peddler’s calls and mimicking the mischievous monkeys, making it a perfect read-aloud that invites participation and laughter. I remember my mom reading this one to me when I was little, and now it’s one of my boys’ favorite picture books. They all have it memorized!