Chuck and Alfonzo — Jeff Yager

An unlikely friendship unfolds when Alfonzo, a monkey who has escaped from the zoo, meets up with Chuck, a beloved pet who has run away when Ryan and his friend were walking Chuck. Does Chuck return home or continue on an adventure with Alfonzo?PRAISE FOR CHUCK AND ALFONZO: Chuck and Alfonzo shows children that friendships can be created when least expected, no matter what their background is or where they come from. It also demonstrates how friends help each other when facing difficult decisions. --Emily Flint I like that two different kinds of animals became friends.--7-year-old Brianne