It’s week 13 of SUNRAYS Summer Reading Extravaganza! Every week this summer we will be highlighting a children’s book that can help kids learn about composting, recycling, and other sustainable habits!

We are partnering with Save the Children’s Make Summer Fair campaign to raise awareness on the “summer slide” – when children lose up to two months of what they learned the year before. Check in with us every Monday this summer for our reading recommendations to help keep children engaged and learning all summer long!

This week we are highlighting No Monkeys, No Chocolate by Melissa Stewart. In this fascinating book readers will learn all about cocoa trees and they will come to realize that these trees depend on an intricate little ecosystem that is inhabited by insects, reptiles, monkeys and other creatures!

About the Author

MELISSA STEWART is the award-winning author of more than 200 science books for children. She has always been fascinated by the natural world and is passionate about sharing its beauty and wonder with readers of all ages.

You can watch and listen to this book being read by Liann here:

You can purchase your own copy of No Monkeys, No Chocolate HERE.

If you are interested in ways to participate in Make Summer Fair, visit Save the Children HERE.

Happy reading and snacking with impact!