Meet Monkey and Cake.They are silly and they are curious.Sometimes they agree. Sometimes they do not.But Monkey and Cake are always best friends.Monkey and Cake love building forts! When Cake decides to build his own fort, Monkey feels left out. Monkey builds his own fort that's even bigger than Cake's fort. But before long, they both discover that being alone in a fort is no fun!Drew Daywalt, author of the New York Times bestselling Crayon series, is one of the most influential voices in children's literature today. Brought to life by Olivier Tallec's expressive illustrations, Monkey and Cake combines the relatable humor of Elephant and Piggie and the wise friendship of Frog and Toad, inviting readers to laugh along and let their imaginations soar. Praise for Monkey & Cake: "Exuberant, expressive, and full of philosophical inquiry." -- The Wall Street Journal "Funny and thought-provoking. A definite purchase for beginning reader collections." -- School Library Journal * "Perfect for novice readers who enjoy a bit of brain-teasing as well as a comedy buddy."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books