Caps for Sale: A Classic Monkey Trickster Story About Caps and Cleverness for Children (Ages 4–8) (Reading Rainbow Books)

Name: Caps for Sale: A Classic Monkey Trickster Story About Caps and Cleverness for Children (Ages 4–8) (Reading Rainbow Books)
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (5379 reviews)
Author: Esphyr Slobodkina

by Esphyr Slobodkina

Childrens Classics

4.8 (5,379)

4.8 stars from 5,379 reviews. One of the highest rated Childrens books we track.

$2.99KU70% off peak

Last checked: Jul 13, 2026

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Price history: $1.99 – $9.99

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Perfect for you if...

You have a child aged 4–8 who loves repetitive stories they can chant and act out with you.
You're looking for a picture book that teaches problem-solving without feeling preachy.
You want a book that's been read millions of times for good reason, not just the latest trend.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer stories with complex plots or emotional depth over simple, joyful silliness.
You're shopping for a teen or adult reader, as this is solidly a young children's book.
You want a longer story. This is short enough to read aloud in one sitting.

About this book

Caps for Sale is a picture book about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. The story follows the peddler's efforts to outwit the monkeys, featuring repetition, patterns, and colors throughout. The book includes elements of warmth, humor, and simplicity, and presents a problem and its resolution. It is designed for early readers and children ages 4–8, with text that invites audience participation and chanting along with the monkeys. The story is suitable for reading aloud at home or in the classroom.

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$1.99 – $9.99

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 70% off peak. Price has dropped 6 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 238 days. Typically stays discounted for 361 days.

Sales Rank

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Currently around #43K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.8★ from 5,379 reviews

Gaining approximately 21 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.9 to 4.8.

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This book is currently discounted at $2.99. It typically returns to around $9.99.

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