Title: Topsy-Turvy Land—Chizzy’s Topsy Tale

Author: Donna J. Shepherd

Illustrator: Kevin Scott Collier

Publisher: Hidden Pictures Publishing

ISBN: 0967815867

Genre: Children/Picture Book

Monkey Chizzy’s momma told her to stay in the tree. When Chizzy sees her best friend, Dotty, a hippo, down below, offering fresh fruit, obeying momma is next-to impossible.

Disobeying, Chizzy climbs down the tree and plays with her best friend, until they are far from Chizzy’s tree. Chizzy starts to feel bad, worrying momma might be concerned about her. When she tells Dotty she wants to go home, Dotty starts running the opposite direction—straight for a water-hole! Will Chizzy ever see her home again?

Topsy-Turvy Land is an adorable story for little tykes. Colorful graphics hold the children’s attention while an adult reads them the story. My two little girls were fascinated by the pictures while I read them the story. This is a creative story to teach children to obey their parents.

Topsy-Turvy Land would be an adorable picture book to pick up for your favorite three-to-seven-year-old child this holiday season. They will be sure to enjoy both the picture and the entertaining tale. $6.99. 16 pages.