Early Reader: Mr Monkey Plays Football
Linda Chapman, Sam Hearn
A brand new red Early Reader about the magical Mr Monkey from the million-copy-selling author of series such as My Secret Unicorn and Animal Ark, Linda Chapman.
Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books, perfect for building confidence in new readers and reluctant readers. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.
Meet Mr Monkey, who belongs to Class Two. He’s more than just an ordinary toy – he’s magic! No one can remember now how long he’s been at the school or where he came from, but every week one of the children gets to take him home and write a diary about their time together. This week, it’s Jack’s turn.
Football is Jack’s favourite thing in the whole world, but he’s not big enough to make it onto the school’s football team. Might Mr Monkey and his magic be able to help? . . .
A magical new Mr Monkey adventure, perfect for young football fans.
Reviews
I'd give it 5 stars because it was full of magic and it was funny.
Coach Gargoyle Bouncy-castle 24.08.2025
Really good I loved it!
Doctor Peanuts Mouse 03.11.2024
I like this book but it is a bit silly I recommend this book to anyone who likes the author
Principal Blueberry Paddington 14.08.2024
I like Mr. Monkey the best. It interested me because Jack didn't know how to shoot the ball correctly, but at the end Mr.Monkey helped him score. Yes, I would recommend it to my friends and family.
Doctor Chesney Tyrannosaurus 05.08.2024
The best character was Jack because he followed his idol and played very good in the end. I found the book interesting because it is about football and like to play football. I will recommend this book to someone who likes football.
Senor Hercules Waterfall 02.08.2024
I enjoyed it because I love football but it wasn’t the most exciting story.
Sir Cello Bubble-wrap 02.08.2024
It was good. It's about football and it's silly because the monkey is a stuff toy that through magic can become a real monkey that plays football. My favourite character is the monkey.
Princess Bunny Endeavour 02.08.2024
I love football
Constable Crocodile Waxwork 27.07.2024
I liked the part when Mr Monkey sprinkled magic dust on Jack, I didn’t like the part where jack was upset.
Principal Kangaroo Flattery 22.07.2024
It is about a monkey that helped a boy to win the football match.
Doctor Octopus Bucket 16.09.2023
I likedthid book because it was funny.
Marshal Dobbin Volcano 03.09.2023
I liked this book because I love teddies and football, they are both in this story. The football skills were brilliant. I would recommend this to any football fan.
Baron Itchy Sunshine 11.08.2023
It was amazing and I loved it
Sir Chester Spaceship 09.08.2023
This is the third Mr Monkey book that I have read and it was about football. The boy was a bit like me and his wish came true.
General Hank Possum 30.07.2023
Star Reviewer
I liked when Mr monkey alive and when he watched jack play football.
Coach Beryl Nuggets 30.07.2023
I really liked this book. Mr Monkey was my favourite character
Esquire Cornelius Waterfall 29.07.2023
I liked that Mr Monkey actually came alive.
Director Itchy Lavalamp 27.07.2023
Easy book to read. Nice for beginners and especially for people who love football
Inspector Bruno Sheep-Dip 12.07.2023
I thought it was good because it was about football . I liked jack because he scores all the great goals. Yes l would recommend it to my friends.
Coach Race-car Turkey 20.02.2023
Didn’t like this book that much because it was about football and I don’t really like football
Madam Fenella Foxtail 26.12.2022
