This family of chimps led by Knuckles live by the lush waterfall deep in the forest. Grumpy Grumbles wants friends of her own age to hang around with - but a good story can get her out of a bad mood!

In the early years, children’s lives revolve around family and friends.

These stories explore everyday situations with familiar characters, giving children an insight into the world and into how others think and feel. 

Characters: 
Knuckles
Violet Cuddles
Grumbles
Tiko
Authored by: Peter BentlyIllustrated by: Lynne ChapmanBook level: Yellow Group
Authored by: Child's PlayIllustrated by: Masumi FurukawaBook level: Blue Group
Authored by: Child's PlayIllustrated by: Masumi FurukawaBook level: Blue Group
Authored by: Kate GaynorIllustrated by: Eva ByrneBook level: Blue Group
Tom's Special Talent by Kate Gaynor

Tom’s Special Talent is exclusively available on the Signed Stories app - download now for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Authored by: Kate GaynorIllustrated by: Eva ByrneBook level: Yellow Group
A Birthday For Ben by Kate Gaynor

Because he’s deaf, Ben sometimes feels left out at parties. So when his 7th birthday comes round, he really doesn’t want a party.

Authored by: Kate GaynorIllustrated by: Karen QuirkeBook level: Blue Group
Monkey has an operation by AhHa Publications

‘Monkey has an operation’ is exclusively available on the Signed Stories app - download now for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Authored by: Helen SadlerIllustrated by: Helen SadlerBook level: Yellow Group

‘Monkey has a blood test’ is exclusively available on the Signed Stories app - download now for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Authored by: Helen SadlerIllustrated by: Helen SadlerBook level: Yellow Group
A Friend Like Simon app preview book cover

Download 'A Friend Like Simon' now for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Authored by: Kate GaynorIllustrated by: Caitriona SweeneyBook level: Blue Group
Authored by: Kate GaynorIllustrated by: Eva ByrneBook level: Yellow Group

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