The White-Bearded Diana Monkey

Diana monkeys have white beards.

       Who  has  visited  any  zoological  collection  and  failed  to  see  the  beautiful white-bearded  Diana  Monkey?  This  spotless,  fussy  little  creature  is  the most  beautiful  of  all  the  monkey  tribes. Although  the  Diana  monkey  is  a tropical  animal,  it  lives  well  in  captivity,  and,  from  the cleanliness  of  its  habits, makes  a  good  pet.     A  proof  of  its  fussy  habits  is  shown  in  the  following:
      A  Diana  monkey  was  once  given  a  peach  through  the  bars  of  its  cage,  and on  account  of  the angry  mutterings  of  the  monkeys  around  it,  the  little  creature feared  it  would  be  stolen  from  it.  After  the  peach  was  eaten,  the  stone  had been  cracked  and  the  kernel  extracted  and  finished,  the  white  beard  under  its chin  was  stained  with  peach-juice.  The  monkey  was  much  disturbed,  and went  to  work  and  cleaned  it  until  every  speck  of  dirt  and  stain  had  gone,  and its  fur  stood  out  as  fluffy  as  before.

The Thieving Green Monkey

       The  Green  Monkeys  are  natives  of  Senegal,  on  the  west  coast  of  Africa. They  are  often  seen  in  Europe  and  America,  owing  to  their  being  well adapted  to  our  rigorous  climate.  They  are  famous  for  the  beauty  of  their silky  fur.  They  are  not  liked  by  the  natives,  owing  to  their  thieving  habits. One  green  monkey  is  not  a  serious  thing,  but  a  number  will  work  fearful havoc  in  a  very  short  time.  They  destroy  ruthlessly,  tearing  down  more  than they  can  eat  or  carry  away. 

• Green monkey facts you'll never forget by Kidadl

Large troop of Green Monkeys.

Kids can learn to draw a cute little monkey portrait...

The Pet Monkey

       "Once there was an old lady," said daddy, "who lived all alone.

       One day, though, she went to town and bought a pet monkey.

       She named him Niles. He was only seven inches long and had a curly tail. He was a very dark gray color. He proved to be a most expensive pet, for he liked all the most delicious fruits and would only eat his bread and rice when plenty of rich cream was poured over it. What fascinated him above all was the old lady's rings.

      "When the old lady saw how fond Niles was of jewels she took out her jewel box. Niles had the most glorious time playing with its contents. He decorated himself with all the beads and chains and bangles

and looked at himself in the mirror. He shook all over, for he liked the noise as well as the glitter of the jewels.

       ''So the old lady was very, very happy with her pet monkey. Niles was delighted with his new home and his new mistress, for he had never had jewels to play within the pet shop."

More About Silly Monkeys:

• Make a sock monkey for your 18" Doll...
• How to make a cute little monkey from a clothespin...
• The Animal Store

The Animal Store

The Animal Store
Rachel Field

If I had a hundred dollars to spend,
Or maybe a little more,
I'd hurry as fast as my legs would go
Straight to the animal store.

I wouldn't say, "How much for this or
that?"
"What kind of a dog is he?"
I'd buy as many as rolled an eye,
Or wagged a tail at me!

I'd take the hound with the drooping ears
That sits by himself alone;
Cockers and Cairns and wobbly pups
For to be my very own.

I might buy a parrot all red and green,
And the monkey I saw before,
If I had a hundred dollars to spend,
Or maybe a little more.

Circus Elephants Paper Cuts

The circus clown and tight rope walker balance on an elephant with monkey.

       Vintage paper cuts of an era ended, these circus elephants are now only found in books. I've restored these for your scrapbooks only. Enjoy.

• Read 33 facts about elephants and then visit the links to retired circus elephants as well.
• Search tags for more circus themed posts
• Listen to a story about a special little brave elephant...

Circus elephants walk behind each other into the arena.

"You're Sodalicious Valentine!"

The phrase used on the ice cream Valentine above, ""You're the cream
of the crop," My little cherry on top!"

      Fourth and fifth grade students will be sure to delight in these ice cream treats! I've included a few of my free patterns below for teachers to download, print, trace and craft these valentine cards.

      Teachers may adapt the processes in producing these cards according to the abilities of their students and the availability of supplies. For example: the waffle pattern on the cones may be colored by hand, as I have done, or students could find a similar surface pattern and do crayon rubbings on top of construction paper in order to mimic the cone's surface. Students could also use combs or brayers to apply dark brown paint to a lighter shade of tan paper in order to create an interesting 'waffle' design as well.

      I chose to hand color some of my the ice cream but it would look just as nice with layered and torn papers. Perhaps even glitter would lend a nice effect for the final finish to these fun ice cream cone Valentines? Use your imagination and have fun!

These ice cream, waffle cones are hand colored to look
like actual waffle patterns.

Additional Sodas and Ice Cream Valentine Cards:

• Cas Sweet Ice Cream Valentine
• Ice Cream Monster Valentine's Pop-Up Card
• Pop-Up Happy Birthday Ice Cream Card with Bakers Twine - Switch out greeting with "Valentine" word
• "You make my heart melt!" 
• "I'm lovin' you like candy!"
• Valentine fudge pops card
• Scratch and Sniff Valentines
• Valentines for Kids Peaceable Kingdom {Review}
• Valentine ice cream cones with heart shaped sprinkles
• My love . . . Ice Cream
• Ice Cream Shop Card - Valentine Card 
• Valentine's Soda Pop Treat Hanger {template}
• Valentines Pop Box Treats
• Day 11: "I've got a crush on you."
• Valentine candy bouquet in a soda pop glass

More Ice Cream Heart Cards for Kids To Make:

• Kids Ice Cream Card from Artsy Craftsy Mom
• Kids Valentine card: Ice cream cone heart

This ice cream valentine reads, "You Melt My Heart, Valentine." Both Valentines open up to reveal large, bright red hearts.

Two variations of patterns for ice cream cone Valentines. Cut multiple scoops of ice cream according to tastes
and two hearts per student: one in brown paper, the second in red or pink. The dashed line indicates a "fold"
 on the heart shaped waffles. Look to the photos above for assembly.

The above ice cream looks as though it has come from a pump, unlike the ice cream above that has been
scooped. Some folks prefer 'soft served' ice cream and some prefer their ice cream hard. No matter which
you desire, these little ice cream patterns are sure to please!

Sodas and Ice Cream Valentine Treats:

• The Big List of Old Fashioned Soda Fountain Drink Recipes
• In Soda Revival, Fizzy Taste Bubbles Up From The Past

Vintage Soda Fountain Themed Valentines: 

"Mmm - You're 'Sweet' Be My Valentine Please!" ice cream cone
 Valentine card

"Need a Valentine? Soda" card

"Gee Whiz Valentine You 'Melt' Me, Please Be Mine" ice cream cone card

"To My Valentine, Oh You 'Smoothie' Let's Be 'Sundae Dates!" ice cream in a dish Valentine.

"Valentine It Will Be The Last Straw - If You Don't Say Yes!" card

"You're the Sweetest Thing I Know! Be Mine" Valentine Card.

"Meaning No 'Monkey-Shines," Valentine! I offer you choice of peach or vanilla and
 that oughta prove I ain't no "Gorilla"!" Valentine.