Monkey Photo

Monkey lives in a jungle that tourists love to visit. But he's getting tired of them taking pictures of him all the time-especially since he never gets to see the results! So he decides to help himself to a camera and swing around the jungle, surprising friends and foes . . .Here, Mr Monkey Me too, please! Look at my spots I can say 'cheese'!Illustrated by Swarna Chitrakar in the brilliant Patua style of folk art from Bengal, and featuring verse by Gita Wolf, Monkey Photo records jungle life at its hilarious best.A unique "jungle" art gallery featuring portraits of animals caught off-guard, this is a show that is sure to delight young readers.

Swarna Chitrakar is an artist producing vibrant work in the Patua folk style from West Bengal Gita Wolf has written more than seventeen books for children and adults. A highly original and creative voice in contemporary Indian publishing, she has pursued her interest in exploring and experimenting with the form of the book and its status as a revered cultural object. Many of her children's books have won major international awards.