Dynamite Entertainment‘s juvenile imprint, Dynamite Kids, has announced an adorable book starring the viral sensation of 2026, Punch the Monkey. This heartwarming tale is perfect for the earliest readers, and features gorgeous artwork and fun, interactive features.

Punch: Is That My Best Friend? is written by Annie Auerbach and illustrated by Walter Carzon. The duo have crafted an adventure for the cute little monkey with him exploring the zoo in search of his best friend — the signature cuddly toy orangutan. Where could it be?

Every time the young monkey spots something orange, he thinks it may be his comforting companion. But is that an orangutan, or something different? With interactable flaps on every spread of the book, readers get to find out alongside him!

Other beloved zoo animals featured in the book include red pandas, elephants, capybaras, lions, and more!

Punch: Is That My Best Friend? joins a continually growing line from Dynamite Kids which includes both original creations as well as top licenses for young fans including Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol, Blue’s Clues & You, and more.