The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp by Dr. Franco E. Santos is a gentle picture book series written for early readers between the ages of 3 through 7. Following a curious young chimpanzee exploring the jungle and learning about the world through nature-based adventures, the books are soft, calm, and gentle alternative to today’s hyper-stimulating children’s media. Each story focuses on common childhood experiences such as fear of the weather (lightning and thunder), uncertainty about unknown sounds at night, and struggle to fit in. The books emphasize emotional growth, quiet exploration, and early childhood learning. The series is useful for family shared reading, bedtime reading, as well as group reading in the classroom.

The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp first book cover Cover for Chomp the Chimp and the Rainy Day

Available now: The first two titles in The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp (The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp, and Chomp the Chimp and the Rainy Day) series were released March 15, 2026. Both titles are offered in hardcover and softcover formats and are available to libraries and schools through standard wholesalers with international distribution channels also active. For non-institutional readers, you can find some of the participating retailers worldwide here.

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Temporary cover for Chomp the Chimp and Noisy Night

Scheduled for release in June 2026, Chomp the Chimp and the Noisy Night follows Chomp as familiar forest sounds begin to feel different once darkness falls. With hoots, howls, rustles, and calls, Chomp learns that unfamiliar sounds at night are… Read more

Sketch draft of cover for Chomp the Chimp and the Noisy Night showing father and son chimpanzees staring at the night sky

Marta Maszkiewicz is joining the team as the Lead Illustrator for The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp series starting with Book 3. With a Master’s degree in Architecture and a Bachelor’s degree in History, Marta brings with her 12 years of children’s book illustration experience… More

Illustration of Chomp the Chimp with his mother

Chomp the Chimp is the central figure in a series of gently paced children’s stories set in a quiet jungle world. The books focus on everyday experiences—changes in routine, new encounters, and small moments of uncertainty. See the list of books

Illustration showing Chomp the Chimp with his family: his dad, his mom and sister

The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp is developed with library collections in mind, emphasizing gentle storytelling, consistent tone, and suitability for early childhood audiences. Title-level information, acquisition details, and supporting materials are available for librarians and collection development staff.
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Illustration of Chomp the Chimp with the lizard, the butterfly, and the honeybee

The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp is a gentle children’s book series written with early learning environments in mind. Designed for read-aloud and shared reading, the stories emphasize clear language, steady pacing, and emotional safety, supporting quiet attention, reflection, and connection in the classroom.
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