Why Do I Howl? / ¿Por Que Aullo?

Preview Pages in Spanish and English

Why do I howl?  It is important to keep in contact with my troop as we travel through the rainforest.  We also have to keep other groups of monkeys away from us.

I have to prove that I am the leader of the group by the strength of my howl and by my daring. 

I travel on open bridges and along slender branches where it is very hard to keep my balance. A feat too scary for others in my troop to travel.

Mantled Howler Monkey Leader

Children can learn a lot from the behavior of other animals.  This book is a great springboard to talk about how we can show our leadership without howling but in a cooperative and positive way.