FICTION

Monster, Be Good!

Monster, Be Good! illus. by Natalie Marshall. 24p. Blue Apple. 2013. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-1-60905-314-7.
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PreS-K—It's readers' turn to be "in charge" of a group of grumpy, wild, and noisy little monsters. The first page reads, "If you tell them how to behave, they will listen." The following pages give tips for how to make these creatures be good if they are hungry, selfish, mean, messy, tired, and more. For example, "If a monster is hungry, give it a fork and a spoon and say, 'Chew Your Food!'" The book concludes with kissing the monster and saying, "Good Night." The text promotes manners and how to change negative behaviors. These lessons mirror child behaviors and the responses an adult would give. The simple text and kid-friendly illustrations in vibrant colors make this a great read-aloud.—Sarah Polace, Cuyahoga Public Library System, OH
Reviewed by Sarah Polace , Jul 01, 2013

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