Monkey in the forest

Monito en el bosque is a charming board book by Spanish author Anna Fité, part of the “Monito” collection published by Carambuco Ediciones. In this new adventure, the Mikicos family heads out to an enchanted forest party organized by Monito’s school, turning an everyday school event into a magical outing for the youngest readers. 

The story follows Monito and his family as they prepare for and attend a festive celebration in the forest. Along the way, little readers discover small moments of curiosity, excitement and cooperation: choosing what to bring, meeting friends among the trees and lights, and experiencing the forest when it feels a bit mysterious but also safe and welcoming. The simple plot and short sentences are designed for pre-readers and early listeners, making it ideal for shared reading before bedtime or as a calm-down story after a busy day. 

The book has 20 sturdy pages in a compact 18 × 18 cm format, perfect for small hands that like to explore and turn pages on their own. The colourful illustrations by Sigrid Martínez create a friendly, expressive world where emotions are easy to recognize on each character’s face. This visual clarity supports vocabulary building and early emotional literacy, as adults can point to characters and talk with children about what they might be feeling. Monito en el bosque is especially suited for children from around 2 to 5 years old who enjoy stories about animals, school, nature and parties. It works well in family reading corners, kindergarten libraries and early childhood classrooms looking for short, upbeat stories with a gentle social message. Because the text is in Spanish, it can also be used as an introduction to everyday Spanish words around school, forest and celebration.

Add this title to your picture-book shelf if you are building a collection of warm, short stories that help toddlers feel confident about new experiences outside home, from school events to small adventures in nature.