Interactive Storybook (#15)

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Interactive Storybook (#15)

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Monkey See, Monkey Do will take a little bit of time to assemble, but it is a lot of fun!

Print Pages 1-4.

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Print pages 1-4 on letter-sized paper, using lightweight card stock if possible.

Use these settings: landscape orientation, flip on the short edge, double-sided.

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Print Pages 5 and 6.

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Print pages 5-6 on letter sized paper, using lightweight card stock. Print only one side of the paper.

Personalize the First Side of the First Sheet.

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Add a personalized greeting on page 5.

Personalize the Second Side of the First Sheet.

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Add a name on page 15.

Add either "he" or "she" on page 6.

Personalize the First Side of the Second Sheet.

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Add the child's address on page 3.

Personalize Sheet 5.

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Add a message on the small rectangle at the top. This is from the child to the Monkey.

Personalize Sheet 6.

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Add a message on the small rectangle at the top. This is to the child, from the Monkey.

Cut the Figures Out.

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Cut out all of the pieces on sheets 5 and 6.

Gluing: Round 1a.

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Glue the two sets of arms together. Press tightly. Allow to dry completely.

Gluing: Round 1b.

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Fold the large brown rectangle so that the color is on the outside. Glue together. Allow to dry completely.

Gluing: Round 1c.

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Fold each envelope as shown. Place a strip of glue as shown. Fold. Put something heavy on top. Allow to dry completely.

Gluing: Round 1d.

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Fold the jumping monkey rectangle as shown. Glue. Put something heavy on top. Allow to dry completely.

Gluing: Round 1e.

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Fold the monkey eyes rectangle as shown. Glue. Put something heavy on top. Allow to dry completely.

Cut, Fold, and Sew the Mini-book.

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The mini-book in on sheet five. Cut it out, fold, and sew.

Cut the Story Sheets.

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Cut the sheets in half as shown.

Gluing: Round Two.

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Line up the sheets as shown.

Gluing: Round 2a.

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Glue the monkey's arm on page 16.

Gluing: Round 2b.

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Glue the larger envelope on page 14. PUt the larger letter inside.

Bonus: put a tiny bit of velcro to close the envelope.

Gluing: Round 2c.

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Glue the monkey's tail on page 12.

Note: if you have a matching piece of felt, it would be better than the paper!

Gluing: Round 2d.

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Fold and glue the monkey's arms on page 10.

Gluing: Round 2e

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Slide the jumping monkey (previously glued) onto the cardboard rectangle.

Put a strip of glue on either end, as shown. Glue on page 7.

Allow All of This to Dry Thorougly!

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Flip the Pages Over.

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Line up as shown.

Gluing: Round 3a.

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Glue the monkey's small envelope on page 15.

Gluing: Round 3b.

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Glue the monkey's legs on page 8.

Gluing: Round 3c.

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Glue the monkey's hat on page 9.

3d.

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Put glue on the monkey's head, making sure NOT to get any glue on the ears.
Glue right over the existing head on page 6.

Gluing: 3e

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Glue the folded and glued rectangle on the back of the "eyes" monkey, as shown.
Allow this to dry thoroughly.

Gluing: 3f.

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Place glue on the back of the hands holding a book. Carefully glue in place.

Gluing: Round FOUR!

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Apply glue, as shown, on the back of the page 11 monkey.
Carefully insert the "eyes." Glue on the page. Allow to dry completely.

Stack.

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Stack the pages in order.

Fold.

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Sew.

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Add Props.

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Place the mini-book in the pocket on page 13.

Place the letters in the envelopes on pages 14 and 15.