By Helen Dorman and Clive Dorman. Illustrated by Tony Hutchings.

For a baby chimpanzee, everything in the forest is new. Some things, like a fluttering butterfly, strike him as funny. Other things are scary - but there is always Mama Du’s fur in which to hide his face.

Based on the actual observations by Dr. Jane Goodall of young chimpanzees. Published in association with The Jane Goodall Institute, this is the fifth title in Dawn Publications' popular The Okomi Series.

The chimpanzee mother-infant relationship is virtually identical to that of humans, filled with humor and hugs, games and growth, laughter and learning. As they grow, young chimpanzees may have eating issues, illnesses, tantrums, and sibling rivalry, which are handled by the mother and the strongly-bonded chimpanzee family. The Okomi series are based upon real events and natural chimp behavior in the wild as observed by Jane Goodall. This series supports the emotional needs of very young children, and encourages their interest in animals and nature.