The Adventures of Josh and Monkey™

A Critical Thinking Curriculum

The Adventures of Josh and Monkey™ curriculum has REVOLUTIONIZED the way parents and children engage in reading at home. Monica Knighton effectively uses adorable, real-life accounts to engage and inspire the hearts of  young readers while cultivating their critical thinking.

Rich, expressive vocabulary stimulates vivid imagery and fosters emotional connections. In addition, each book progressively scaffolds questions to help young readers build from basic understanding to higher-level ideas and meaningful connections within the text. Yes—the questions are printed right there on the pages.

So, parents, all you have to do is ask and engage. The outcome?  Your young reader will begin to show ownership of their thinking through clear explanations and thoughtful expression of how they understands the development of the text. It’s called critical thinking!

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Online Curriculum

  • The Adventures of Josh and Monkey: Big Trouble, Josh! is a delightful children's book for young readers, VPK to Grade 4. Six-year-old Josh and his faithful, furry friend, Monkey—a stuffed lemur-enjoy exploring and having all sorts of fun. Monica Knighton effectively uses literary elements to engage and increase young readers’ critical thinking.
    The Adventures of Josh and Monkey: Next Time I Will Obey! is a delightful children's book for young readers, VPK to Grade 4. Six-year-old Josh and his faithful, furry friend, Monkey—a stuffed lemur—enjoy riding bikes and having all sorts of fun. Monica Knighton effectively uses literary elements to engage and increase young readers’ critical thinking.
    Las aventuras de Josh y Monkey: ¡Gran problema, Josh! es un bello libro para jóvenes lectores, desde preescolar hasta el cuarto grado. Monica Knighton usa elementos literarios para atraer e incrementar el pensamiento crítico de los jóvenes lectores.
    Las Aventura de Josh y Monkey: ¡La próxima vez voy a obedecer! es un libro para chicos encantador para jóvenes lectores de 3 a 8 años. Monica Knighton usa elementos literarios para atraer e incrementar el pensamiento crítico de los jóvenes lectores.
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