Hilda Snibbs is excited about staying with her Uncle for Christmas. She has brought along her three monkeys Tim, Sam and Lulu.

Not a thought is given to the fact that Uncle Gilbert is a collector of many fine things. He has vases and china tea sets, and glass trinkets too. Many of his collection are expensive and impossible to replace.

Once settled in, Hilda and Uncle Gilbert set off outside again into the snow for a Christmas tree. The three monkeys soon get bored, as monkeys are inclined to do.

What Hilda and Uncle Gilbert find when they return causes a gasp or two.

The next time they leave for Christmas crackers, the three monkeys are even more mischievous. But Hilda and her Uncle must leave once more – instructing the monkeys to be really, really good this time.

This time they are really, really tricky – and the results bring more than a gasp to Uncle Gilbert and the local police!

Well known as an award winning illustrator, Quentin Blake has also penned many books for children.

This time Quentin Blake is the author of a Christmas story starring his Three Little Monkeys.

Emma Chichester Clark’s illustrations are infused with real art works, beautiful vases and statues – all part of a priceless collection the Three Little Monkeys ‘play’ with.

This Christmas adventure with three bored monkeys is funny, heart thumping at the possible destruction, and brings a cheer when the monkeys achieve the near impossible.

Author – Quentin Blake

Illustrator – Emma Chichester Clark

Picture Book

(2023, Harper Collins UK, Monkeys, Animals, Series, Christmas, Holidays, Visiting family, Priceless artifacts, Collection, Cheeky, Uncle, Niece, Family, Robber, Burglar, Art, Humour, Funny, Crime, Mystery)