Book excerpt: Listening is an important skill, and readers will discover why it’s so important when they learn along with Monkey! When Monkey doesn’t listen to the instructions before the big go-kart race, he nearly ruins the race for everyone. This engaging fictional story teaches readers the value of paying attention and listening. Vibrant illustrations capture the spirit of this exciting story and its cute animal characters. After readers finish their journey through the age-appropriate text, they can be asked questions to facilitate further discussion. These questions are included to provide a guide through this character-building narrative for adults and young readers.