The Monkey Drummer
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The Monkey Drummer

Matthew Porter is the artist behind my baby's favorite ABC Book, so how can I not jump all over it when I hear he's turning his talents towards adorable clothing that she can wear too?

At the One Red Panda shop, a collaboration between Matthew and his wife Andrea, his quirky monkeys, a staple of the artwork in his Seattle art gallery, become pirates, drummers and scooter-riding monkey chicks. They're then silkscreened onto sweatshop-free duds for trendy tots.

The clothes are especially great for those who call their kid "Monkey." There has to be one or two of you out there, right? -Liz

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