Simon Rickerty

A creature who is a staunch supporter of the color red squares off against one who loves blue and tempers flare, until, that is, they realize that other colors exist.

A Colorful Tale About Friendship

The Crayon

Winner of Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2013 Two little creatures + one monkey nut = big trouble! Is it a hat? Or a boat? Or a drum? Whatever it is, everyone wants it - and they DON'T want to share! One little monkey nut causes big trouble in this bright, funny and original book. Praise for Monkey Nut: "With brio and inventiveness he fills the pages with splashes, squabbles, contrast and laughter." Michael Rosen "A bright and cheerful picture book that will have young readers laughing out loud from beginning to end." The Bookbag "Who would have thought that one little monkey nut could make such a hilarious and imaginative book?... Bright and colourful, this is a lovely story about sharing." Parents in Touch "Bold images brilliantly convey this witty story about how much trouble one monkey nut can cause!" Julia Eccleshare for Lovreading.co.uk "Anyone would find looking at this book an exhilarating experience." Books for Keeps

Monkey Nut

A bit of red here. A bit of red there. A bit of red... HEY! You're colouring on my side! This bit of the book is for BLUE. So begins a colourful squabble that takes an unexpected turn - with a funny, feel-good ending!

Simon Rickerty

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