Mungo Monkey has woken up very early . . . because today is his BIRTHDAY! There are so many things to do before Mungo's birthday party starts: balloons to blow up, party hats to make and a cake to bake. Mungo needs to pick his fancy dress costume, too. What will he choose? Lift the flaps and join in the party preparations with Mungo, his friends and his favourite toy Narnie. Mungo Monkey comes from the genius of Lydia Monks, award-winning illustrator whose collaborations include What the Ladybird Heard and The Princess and the Wizard with Julia Donaldson and the `Indie Kidd' series with Karen McCombie. Mungo Monkey's beautiful illustrations with flaps to lift on every page make for an interactive reading experience that is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Lydia Monks has created a world full of vibrant and colourful characters that little ones will want to revisit again and again! Collect all of Mungo Monkey's adventures: Mungo Monkey goes to School Mungo Monkey has a Birthday Party Mungo Monkey goes on a TrainMungo Monkey to the Rescue Lydia Monks is an award-winning illustrator and author, best known for her quirky and colourful picture books including I Wish I Were a Dog, Aaaarrgghh, Spider! and the Mungo Monkey series. She has successfully collaborated with many authors such as Julia Donaldson (What the Ladybird Heard, Princess and the Wizard) and Karen McCombie (Indie Kidd series), and poets including Carol Ann Duffy (Skipping Rope Snake, Queen Nibble & Queen Munch). Her awards include the Stockport Children's Book Award, the Nestle Smarties Prize and the Royal Mail Scottish Children's Book Award.