I
especially loved exploring the illustrations in this book. I haven’t read the
first book by this author and illustrator duo, I NEED MY MONSTER, but now I
want to!
Summary from the Publisher:
When Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds this note
instead:
“So long, kid. Gotta go. Someone needs me more than you do. –Gabe”
Ethan knows that the ‘someone’ must be his little sister Emma, who
keeps
climbing out of bed to play.
She obviously needs a monster to help her get to sleep, but not HIS
monster!
Will Ethan lose Gabe forever?
The perfect balance of giggles and shivers will keep you under your
covers, and you'll soon be sleeping soundly.
Hey, That’s My Monster was written by Amanda Noll and
illustrated by Howard McWilliam. It was published in 2016 by Flashlight Press.
Opening:
“Tonight,
when I looked under the bed for my monster, I found this note instead. So long
kid. Gotta go. Someone needs me more than you do. Gabe.”
My Thoughts as a Writer:
I enjoyed
the fun concept of turning around the typical monster-under-the-bed story by
including a problem that the narrator’s sister isn’t afraid of monsters. I liked
the inventive monsters with their different ways of attempting to get Emma to
sleep.
The rich illustrations
in this book are full of fun details. They really come to life on the page!
My Thoughts as a Teacher:
After
enjoying the fun of a read aloud with this story, it would be useful for
discussing a problem and solution story framework. The vivid illustrations also
make it a good choice for doing a picture walk through, and talking about the
pictures before reading the text.
Ages: 5 - 8
Grades: K - 3
Themes: fears, monsters, persistence,
bedtime
Activities:
What is your
favourite illustration in this story? Explain why.
If you had a
monster under your bed, what would it look like? Draw a picture and write about
your monster’s special skills.
What if Emma didn't have a monster? Brainstorm a list of other ways the narrator could try to get Emma to fall asleep!
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