Spinning Monkey and the Missing Eggs: An Interactive Picture Book with a Mystery to Solve and Games to Play, Inspiring Kids to Get up and Move

by Devapreya Selvaraj, Ksenia Markevych (Illustrator)

Overview

A jungle mystery that inspires critical thinking, teamwork, and a love of reading!

The Rainbow Frogs' eggs are disappearing one by one... until each frog has only a single egg left! Who is the sneaky Egg Thief hiding in the jungle? Follow Spinning Monkey and his friends in this interactive children's mystery book where readers use clues, logic, and imagination to solve the case before it's too late.

This colorful picture book for kids ages 3-5 combines an exciting adventure with playful learning-making it perfect for storytime, classroom read-alouds, and family game nights.

Recognitions & Reviews:

Five Star Readers' Favorite Review:

"Adventurous and engaging... teaches critical thinking skills while sparking children's curiosity through mystery and teamwork."

- Demetria Head, Readers' Favorite

Featured in IngramSpark Indie Title Discovery Spotlight 2025.

Kids Will Love:

1. Becoming a Detective - Follow the clues and solve the mystery before the last egg disappears!
2. Fun with Frog Science - Learn the amazing frog life cycle, from tadpoles to adults.
3. Counting & Subtraction Skills - Practice math naturally as eggs vanish one by one.
4. Active Play - Jump, hop, and move with screen-free games inspired by jungle animals.

Parents & Educators Will Appreciate:

1. Critical Thinking - A solve-it-yourself story that builds problem-solving skills.
2. Character Development - Highlights teamwork, perseverance, and friendship.
3. Versatile Use - Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, homeschool, or bedtime stories.

If your child enjoys *Elephant & Piggie*, *The Mitten*, or *There's a Monster at the End of This Book*, they'll love joining Spinning Monkey on this jungle detective adventure!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798989511532
Publisher:	Myactivecrab LLC
Publication date:	12/03/2023
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.09(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Born and raised in India, Devapreya Selvaraj now lives in California with her husband and daughter. She worked as a software engineer before her daughter was born. Witnessing the increasing influence of technology in children's lives, she felt compelled to write a book that encourages children to participate in socially engaging physical games."Spinning Monkey and the Missing Eggs" is her debut picture book. It comes with fun games that involve engaging readers with animal movements from the book. The inspiration for this stems from a heartwarming memory of her daughter's toddler years. Animal charts adorned her home, and her daughter would eagerly ask her to lift her up so she could point to each creature; Devapreya would then mimic their movements with pure delight.

Ksenia Markevych is a freelance illustrator based in Ukraine. She draws both digitally and using traditional media (watercolor, colored pencils, MixMedia, graphics). She cooperates with publishing houses, independent authors and magazines. She also creates illustrations for calendars, games and postcards. Ksenia's inspiration often comes from the beauty of nature, traveling, people-watching, and constantly learning something new. Through her illustrations, she conveys lightness and movement, which adds dynamism and an inner childlike freedom to each story.