A Monkey Named Punch
Part of the Little Golden Book Series

A Monkey Named Punch

Hardcover

Grades Up to Kindergarten
Ages 2–5

Punch, the adorable baby monkey whose heartfelt story and favorite stuffed toy have made him famous around the world, stars in this illustrated Little Golden Book!

Hang in there, Punch! When a baby Japanese macaque wasn’t being cared for by his mother, the zookeepers at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo stepped in. They gave little Punch lots of love and a big stuffed orangutan toy to hug. Soon, people around the world were sharing photos and videos of Punch and cheering as he grew bigger and stronger every day. This charming Little Golden Book with colorful illustrations introduces young readers to Punch’s story and the fascinating world of Japanese macaques.

Featuring the iconic gold spine design, Little Golden Books bring together the classics of yesterday, today, and tomorrow—from the biggest names in pop culture to new original stories that are sure to spark imagination and delight in the act of reading.

ISBN 9798217417155 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Sep 1, 2026
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 2-5 years
Grade Up to Kindergarten

ISBN 9798217447671 (Hardcover)
Published on Sep 1, 2026
Published by Golden Books
Pages 24
Dimensions 6-5/8 x 8
Age Range 2-5 years
Grade Up to Kindergarten

ISBN 9798217447688 (Ebook)
Published on Sep 1, 2026
Published by Golden Books
Pages 24
Age Range 2-5 years
Grade Up to Kindergarten

Betsy Groban

Betsy Groban grew up in a leafy (sometimes lethal) suburb outside New York City and is a graduate of Barnard College with a degree in English literature. She has always worked at the intersection of culture, commerce, and community—specifically in book publishing, public broadcasting, and arts advocacy. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has two grown daughters.

Joanie Stone

JOANIE STONE was born and raised in Virginia, where she still lives today with her husband and young daughter. She spends her days painting in her studio in the country, surrounded by nature. She is the illustrator of Julia Child: A Little Golden Book Biography and the Little Golden Books Let’s Go Trick-or-Treating! and I’m Going to Kindergarten!

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