Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
08/13/24
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-7972-1665-1
ISBN 13:
978-1-7972-1665-2
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2023026345
Dimensions:
28 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
Avery unusual sleepy-time sendoff"Momster" is preparing Little Monster for bed. First, she serves a yummy treat: sour milk and burnt cookies. Before hitting the hay, Little Monster lets out the family's pet giant tarantula. Then comes a warm mud bath, though Little Monster forgets to crumple up the "filthy towel" so it can fester on the floor and must be reminded to "leave disgusting glops of fangpaste all over the place." Kids will relate to the other familiar nighttime rituals that follow, all with hilarious tweaks. Little Monster and Momster literally devour their favorite storybooks, and a thirsty Little Monster sips water from a fishbowl. Asked to check for monsters under the bed, Little Monster's other parent happily responds, "Found one!" and tells the little one to think of "something scary" to guarantee a bad dream. This may not be the best book to read aloud right before bedtime, because children will be chuckling too heartily to fall asleep while delightedly comparing their bedtime routines to Little Monster's. Kids will also enjoy seeing the warm relationship between Little Monster and the parents, who make bedtime pleasant and comforting. The goofy, thick-lined illustrations feature an endearing Little Monster and a winsome, decidedly unscary pair of monster parents, all of whom are reminiscent of Maurice Sendak's Wild Things, with the cuteness ofSesame Street characters.Monstrously appealing storytime fun.(Picture book. 3-6)
A bedtime story for the little monster in all of us! Getting ready for bed is a blast in Little Monster Says Goodnight, thanks to a relatable kid monster who does things, well . . . just a little differently.
With Momster’s help, Little Monster gets ready for bed: he brushes his fangs (leaving gobs of fangpaste everywhere), enjoys some bedtime books (as in, he eats them), and asks his parents to check if there’s a monster under the bed (there is—good!). That’s right—even monsters must get ready for bed, and Little Monster's funny and familiar nighttime rituals will encourage all little monsters to go to sleep!
From celebrated author and illustrator David Slonim, this delightful bedtime read-aloud features rib-tickling scenes and colorful details on every page. Children who love (and even those who may be afraid of) monsters will ask for it again and again.
PERFECT FOR BEDTIME: This sweet and funny picture book hits the notes of nighttime, fear of the dark, and preparing kids for bed—all to help little readers get ready to say goodnight!
THERE'S A MONSTER IN MY BEDTIME BOOK: From the classic The Monster at the End of This Book to Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. to many of the Muppet cast of Sesame Street, monsters are a proven hit with kids and their parents, who will resonate with Little Monster and his monster parents, too!
CELEBRATES DIFFERENCE: Little Monster has bedtime rituals just like us—they just might be a bit different from the average kid’s! Learning about others is a good way to help overcome fear, offering kids an opportunity to practice putting themselves in other people’s (or monsters’!) shoes.
Perfect for:
- Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking a humorous book about bedtime
- Toddler birthday gift-giving
- Readers who love funny monster stories and goodnight books
- Fans of award-winning author-illustrator David Slonim
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