The Monsters' Monster
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4.5 • 2 Ratings
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- $13.99
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
A cheeky monster story with a Zen-themed twist about appreciating the small joys that life has to offer, from Caldecott Honor winner and MUTTS comic creator Patrick McDonnell.
★ "A frightfully amazing book to read." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Once upon a time, there were three little rascals who thought they were the BIGGEST, BADDEST monsters around. Then along came an even BIGGER monster who changed their minds. And all it took was two little words..."Thank you!"
In this playful tale from bestselling picture book author Patrick McDonnell, a very BIG monster shows three very BAD little monsters the power of boundless gratitude.
Don't miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell:
Me…Jane
The Gift of Nothing
The Gift of Everything
Art
Hug Time
Tek
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story
The Monsters’ Monster
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In the 1931 movie Frankenstein, the monster was capable of kindness and innocence, but the villagers turned on him anyway. McDonnell's (Me... Jane) monster is even more prone to acts of sweetness and generosity much to the dismay of his creators. Three runty, bean-nosed monsters named Grouch, Grump, and little Gloom 'n' Doom (he has two heads) decide to settle their perpetual quarreling about which of them is the meanest by making "a monster monster. The biggest, baddest monster ever!" Like Frankenstein's monster, theirs has the same flat head, neck bolts, and automaton walk. He's strong enough to smash castle walls, but he has unexpectedly lovely manners. His first words are "Dank you!" and his first impulse is to hug the little monsters tight. McDonnell's greatest strength is to explore with tenderness the finest instincts humans show, without making them prissy or maudlin. The monster's goodness (and some jelly doughnuts) transform the three little monsters in an entirely believable way: "Monster looked at them and smiled. They smiled back." Another winner from McDonnell and good Halloween fare, too. Ages 3 6.
Customer Reviews
Great Halloween Themed Nightime Story
This is a great introduction to the classic “Frankenstein” tale for children at bedtime. I read this to my 6 year old son and he enjoyed the book a lot. It’s also at a great level in which he can start to take over and read himself.
This digital version gave him a few fun pictures to touch which would animate slightly and emphasize some of the text on the page. Most pictures have a nice subtle animation to them to help bring them to life. Something which I love when digital books incorporate.
Definitely recommend to purchase, especially while it’s still on sale before Halloween.
Loved it!
I love Patrick McDonnell's work. He manages to be one of the best cartoonists around, with the funniest stories, that are simultaneously filled with humanity and kindness. I highly recommend all of his work!