Scan barcode
johnnymacaroni's review against another edition
3.0
The humor is in the illustrations which are quite cute...for monsters!
barbarianlibarian's review against another edition
2.0
cute concept but the story was lacking - it didn't really 'make' the concept for me.
corncobwebs's review against another edition
The problem with not being scared of monsters is that they follow you around and bug you. But then that's what little brothers are for -- you can pawn the monsters off on him (or so you think). The bright colors and bold illustrations are eye-catching, and I think there's at least a slight nod to [b:Where the Wild Things Are|19543|Where the Wild Things Are|Maurice Sendak|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1384434560s/19543.jpg|3020535] (although what book about monsters doesn't reference WTWTA?). But the story was too slight, which just made it a "meh" book for me.
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
Most people probably think that being afraid of something is a problem. Being frightened of spiders or the dark or clowns can really disrupt your life, and sometimes get you laughed at by others. But did you know that NOT being scared can also be a problem sometimes? It's true, especially if you are not scared of monsters. Because if they don't scare you, then the monsters want to hang out with you and treat you as one of the gang. The boy narrating this story has the worst trouble with monsters hogging the bed, trying on his pajamas, misplacing his homework - it's always something with those monsters. When he finally sends them out of his room, then he has a whole new set of problems to handle.
Perfect for young readers who may be a little nervous about the monster under the bed (or in the closet). This doesn't downplay their fear, but it shows them that there are other problems when it comes to monsters in your life. It might even convince them that monsters are cool, or at least a little funny. For fans of "Monsters. Inc." "Monsters U," and Where the Wild Things Are, this book will tickle their funny bones in just the right way.
Perfect for young readers who may be a little nervous about the monster under the bed (or in the closet). This doesn't downplay their fear, but it shows them that there are other problems when it comes to monsters in your life. It might even convince them that monsters are cool, or at least a little funny. For fans of "Monsters. Inc." "Monsters U," and Where the Wild Things Are, this book will tickle their funny bones in just the right way.
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
A great companion book to The Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters, this story turns the situation around and shows what monsters deal with when they try to befriend kids. No matter what they do, it doesn't work out. Sleepovers end because all the kids run away. Games at recess don't work out when you're always stuck being IT. Even reading books on how to make friends doesn't help. But maybe, if you keep trying, you might find someone that will change everything.
These are the same monsters shown in the earlier book, but here they are trying to find human friends. Nothing works, even when they all break out the advice books like How to Win Friends and Influence Humans. This is a story that could be read just for fun, but would also be good to read aloud to a class that has a new student who is trying to fit in. It puts the situation in a different perspective while still making the point that sometimes finding a friend is hard.
The illustrations in both books are wonderful and show all sorts of monsters. Some have tentacles, others have claws. They are different colors and sizes and shapes. The page on monsters trying to make friends by sharing made me laugh with the picture of monster holding out an ice cream cone with a giant eyeball on top; it's really eye-scream. (Haha)
Whether you read the books together or separately, they are loads of fun and a sure hit with fans of Mike and Sully from "Monsters Inc."
These are the same monsters shown in the earlier book, but here they are trying to find human friends. Nothing works, even when they all break out the advice books like How to Win Friends and Influence Humans. This is a story that could be read just for fun, but would also be good to read aloud to a class that has a new student who is trying to fit in. It puts the situation in a different perspective while still making the point that sometimes finding a friend is hard.
The illustrations in both books are wonderful and show all sorts of monsters. Some have tentacles, others have claws. They are different colors and sizes and shapes. The page on monsters trying to make friends by sharing made me laugh with the picture of monster holding out an ice cream cone with a giant eyeball on top; it's really eye-scream. (Haha)
Whether you read the books together or separately, they are loads of fun and a sure hit with fans of Mike and Sully from "Monsters Inc."
libraryjen's review against another edition
3.0
There's not much to the text of this book, it was kind of boring and not particularly easy to follow. As a read aloud during story time this would require a slightly older audience and a lot of side explanations. Perhaps it needs to be read along with The Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters, which I haven't read. The illustrations are fantastic.
amdame1's review against another edition
3.0
Colorful, imaginative illustrations of a wide variety of monsters fill this accounting of all the problems associated with not being scared of monsters. Sweet and funny at the same time. Simple, sparse text.
booksandbosox's review against another edition
2.0
http://librarianosnark.blogspot.com/2015/02/picture-book-saturday_28.html
bibliogirl's review
4.0
Fun for the very youngest crowd, great to read aloud.
Review on my blog: http://vst3in.wordpress.com/2014/08/08/my-week-in-books-mwib-a-new-series/
I support Independent Booksellers. You can , too: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781620910245
Review on my blog: http://vst3in.wordpress.com/2014/08/08/my-week-in-books-mwib-a-new-series/
I support Independent Booksellers. You can , too: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781620910245
More...