“’Wheee’ screams Chomp the Chimp
as he swings from tree to tree.
He thinks he’s the fastest—
fastest little chimp that you ever did see.”

Chomp the Chimp encounters animals who move more slowly than he does in this gentle story about noticing pace and learning to pause.

About the Story

Chomp the Chimp and the Slow Day is the fifth book in The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp children’s picture book series. In this story, Chomp begins his day full of energy, swinging quickly through the trees. As he goes about his usual routine, he encounters animals who move at a much slower pace than he does. Chomp watches, wonders, and reflects as the day unfolds, gradually noticing that not all movement need to be fast and that not everyone is in a hurry.

Guided by developmental psychology, told in gentle rhyme, and paired with soft, expressive illustrations, this fifth installment of The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp unfolds at an unhurried pace that emphasizes curiosity, mindful observation and reflection, and respect for individual differences. The book is intended for children ages 3-7 and geared towards family shared reading, bedtime reading, as well as classroom use.

Themes: Patience and pacing, self-regulation (learning to slow down), mindful observation, respect for individual differences, and empathy.

Intended Audience

Early childhood; generally ages 3–7, including preschool through early elementary readers. The book is especially well suited for shared read-aloud settings. Age ranges are provided as general guidance; individual suitability may vary by reader and context.

Series Context

This title is part of The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp Series, a collection of gently paced stories that focus on observation, attentiveness, and everyday experiences in a natural setting.

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Availability

Status: In prepublication
Planned release: January 2027
(Availability information will be updated as publication details are finalized.)

For Librarians & Educators

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Format: Hardcover picture book Softcover picture book
Trim Size: 8.5 × 8.5 inches 8.5 × 8.5 inches
Page Count: 30 pages 30 pages
ISBN: 978-1-971921-09-9 978-1-971921-10-5
Library of Congress Control Number: To be assigned To be assigned
Publication Date: January 2027 January 2027
Language: English English
Country of Publication: United States United States
Distribution Distributed via Ingram and available through major wholesalers and library ordering systems.
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