Lewis the Lively Monkey: Swinging in the Rainforest

Series: Wild Adventures with Animal Friends  (Book 3)

Author: Zelda Lynn

Audience: Early readers, ages 6–10

Format: Paperback &  eBook

Length: ~54 pages

Setting:   Tropical rainforest (canopy, river, waterfall, hidden grove) 

Release / Publication Date: August, 2023

Publisher: Zelda Lynn
ISBN / ASIN:   Paperback:B0CFZKZGT3  /eBook:B0CG43VC93 

🐒 Lewis – Playful, curious, and big-hearted; his love of discovery swings the story into motion.

🐒 Max & 🐒Millie – Energetic monkey pals whose teamwork (hello, monkey chain!) turns tricky tests into triumphs.

🦥 Chad the Sloth – Slow and steady problem-solver; his “think backward” insight helps the team find the grove.

🐍 Sophia the Snake – Ancient rhyme-giver who sets the quest toward the waterfall and beyond.

🐆 Jericho the Jaguar– Respected guardian of a key trial; his “golden guava” test proves their courage and cooperation.

🦜 The Moonlit Parrot– A dark-feathered guide at the heart-grove who points the way forward.

🐘 Virginia the Elephant (cameo) – Shares an ancient song of the forest and a lesson in listening.

🌳 The Rainforest Guardian– A timeless presence who entrusts the friends with a pledge to protect their home.

 🧐 Curiosity & Discovery
Lewis’s questions lead the friends from canopy to waterfall to moonlit grove, showing kids how wonder opens doors to learning.

🤝 Friendship & Kindness
Different strengths,Lewis’s energy, Max and Millie’s teamwork, Chad’s patience—turn strangers into helpers and challenges into stories.

💪 Teamwork & Problem-Solving
From forming a monkey chain to decoding rhymes, the group models listening, planning, and creative collaboration.

🧭 Wisdom & Courage
Tests from Jericho and guidance from Sophia and the Parrotshow that bravery and wisdom grow when we slow down and pay attention.

🌿 Respect for Nature
Meeting the Rainforest Guardian inspires a pledge to protect the forest—teaching stewardship, empathy, and community action.

Use Lewis’s quest to spark:

· 🌱 Science & nature — habitats, biodiversity, and rainforest ecology

· 💬 SEL— empathy, patience, teamwork, listening to others

· 🧠 Critical thinking — riddles, patterns, back-tracking to find clues

Activity ideas:

· Draw a rainforest clue map from rhyme → waterfall → grove → Guardian

· Act out the monkey chainteamwork challenge (safe, classroom version)

· Write your class’s Rainforest Pledge and post it near your reading corner

Q1. What age group is this book for?
Early readers around ages 6–10; great for shared read-aloud.

Q2. Do I need to read the series in order?
No—each Wild Adventures story stands alone with recurring friends.

Q3. What will children learn from Lewis’s trek?
Curiosity, teamwork, problem-solving, courage, and caring for nature.

Q4. Which animals appear?
Monkeys (Lewis, Max, Millie), a sloth (Chad), a snake (Sophia), a jaguar (Jericho), a dark-feathered parrot, elephants, and more.

Q5. Does the story include facts or humor?
Yes, each chapter weaves in fun facts (tails, troops, rosettes) and light jokes that keep readers smiling.

Logan the Gorilla’s Great Search for Enchanting Fruit

Virginia the Elephant's Exciting Jungle Trek 

Christian the Chameleon’s Colorful Camouflage