A funny, rhyming story packed full of favourite jungle animals, Monkey Puzzle is a bestselling classic from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
Little Monkey is lost in the jungle! A kind butterfly is keen to help, but they don't seem to be having much luck and keep finding the wrong animals . . . will Monkey ever find his mum and dad?
'. . . it will make you laugh over and over again' - Independent on Sunday
This hardback edition features the classic story plus extra content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making this the perfect gift.
Look out for Gruffalo Granny, the brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure - coming on 10th September 2026!
A must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small! Complete your collection with more favourites: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Room on the Broom, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book and A Squash and a Squeeze.
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Julia Donaldson Biography
Julia Donaldson is the highly talented author of some of the best-loved children’s books in the world. Born in London in 1948, she grew up with her younger sister Mary who she loved to create imaginary characters with.
She started her career as a singer-songwriter, writing mainly for children’s television. One of these
Axel Scheffler Biography
Axel Scheffler is an acclaimed illustrator, animator and more recently author of children's books. He was born in Hamburg in 1957 and moved to England in 1982 in order to study illustration at the Bath Academy of Art. He then worked for a variety of advertising companies, magazines and newspapers in both England and Germany
