From the moment Santos Press set out to publish The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp, our mission was simple: to create stories that do more than just entertain. We wanted to offer parents, educators, and librarians books that are emotionally grounded, visually captivating, and anchored in early childhood developmental milestones. Today, we are honored to share a major milestone in that journey. Children’s Bookwatch, a publication of the highly respected Midwest Book Review (MBR), has awarded The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp series its highest level of institutional praise:
“Original, entertaining, and thoroughly ‘kid friendly’… unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections.” — Children’s Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review
To receive this caliber of recognition from one of the most trusted reviewers in the library and book trade communities is both humbling and deeply validating for our small, dedicated team.
Stories Designed for Developmental Growth
Created alongside talented illustrator Marta Maszkiewicz, each story in the Chomp the Chimp collection addresses a core social or emotional theme that young children navigate every day:
The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp: Explores mindfulness, gentle parental reassurance, and safe curiosity about the world.
Chomp the Chimp and the Rainy Day: Encourages emotional resilience, flexibility, and finding joy when plans change unexpectedly.
Chomp the Chimp and the Noisy Night: Helps young readers process nighttime anxiety by turning fear of the unknown into comfort and understanding.
Chomp the Chimp Meets Someone New (Releasing August 25, 2026): Focuses on empathy, patience, and welcoming a shy new friend into the forest.
Bringing High-Quality Literature to Classrooms and Libraries
As a certified Veteran-owned independent publisher, Santos Press remains committed to delivering literature that enriches young minds and supports the caregivers guiding them. All titles in The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp series are distributed internationally via Ingram Content Group, making them easily accessible to public library networks, school districts, and independent bookstores worldwide.
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Midwest Book Review for this wonderful feature, and to the parents, teachers, and librarians who continue to welcome Chomp into their homes and classrooms.
To learn more about the series, explore sample pages, or access media materials, visit chompthechimp.com or contact us directly through the Santos Press press page.