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themandimonster's review against another edition
5.0
There's nothing quite like revisiting a childhood favorite. It is every bit as enjoyable as it was when I was a kid.
dphillips's review
5.0
Let's just say I paid way more than I should of for a kids book to add this beloved book from my childhood to my kids bookshelf. That's how much I love it. Btw: my kids really love it too
celtic_oracle's review against another edition
5.0
Oh man, did I ever love this book when I was a kid. I can't wait until my baby is old enough to appreciate it too.
labunnywtf's review against another edition
5.0
Read for Book Roast's Magical Readathon: NEWTs Exams. Subject: History of Magic, O Level. (Re-read a favorite)
This was not the book I initially chose for this prompt. The book I initially chose had many, many more words.
But we were getting down to the wire, people. Decisions had to be made. And I regret nothing.
This is, genuinely, one of my all-time favorite childhood books. I have no recollection of being read to as a child, though this doesn't mean I wasn't ever. But I distinctly remember reading this to myself, and laughing as Grover screamed with every page turn. It's so easy to hear his iconic voice on each page.
Needless to say, this book is AMAZING to read aloud to children. The next closest thing to being this much fun is [b:Bunnies!!!|22236651|Bunnies!!!|Kevan Atteberry|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1408311766l/22236651._SX50_.jpg|41606563]. Both of these books, I can hear vividly in my head when I think of them.
All books for children should be this much fun to read.
Probably not right before bed, though. At least, not by me, the giant walking cartoon character.
36 books in 31 days: Book 36
This was not the book I initially chose for this prompt. The book I initially chose had many, many more words.
But we were getting down to the wire, people. Decisions had to be made. And I regret nothing.
This is, genuinely, one of my all-time favorite childhood books. I have no recollection of being read to as a child, though this doesn't mean I wasn't ever. But I distinctly remember reading this to myself, and laughing as Grover screamed with every page turn. It's so easy to hear his iconic voice on each page.
Needless to say, this book is AMAZING to read aloud to children. The next closest thing to being this much fun is [b:Bunnies!!!|22236651|Bunnies!!!|Kevan Atteberry|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1408311766l/22236651._SX50_.jpg|41606563]. Both of these books, I can hear vividly in my head when I think of them.
All books for children should be this much fun to read.
Probably not right before bed, though. At least, not by me, the giant walking cartoon character.
36 books in 31 days: Book 36
labunnywtf's review
5.0
All-time favorite book when I was a child. Underappreciated by everyone else.
taneilcasey's review
5.0
When I first had the idea for writing a review about this book, I wondered if I would even be able to make it beyond a few sentences. I mean, writing a review for a silly children's story isn't exactly groundbreaking material.
However, just because it's a kid's book doesn't mean I can't share it with you, does it?
My Synopsis
The Monster at the End of this Book let's us communicate with the Sesame Street friend, Grover, as he struggles with overcoming his fear of Monsters. Having read the title page, he's desperate to prevent you, as the reader, from getting to the end of the book, and thus the monster! What he doesn't know, and what the reader is surprised to discover is a mystery that will keep you and your small friends reading it again and again.
My Thoughts
The Monster at the End of this Book is a super fun, interactive reading experience that draws a child into it in a way that many static books can never hope to achieve. Each page presents the new, and increasingly funny obstacle of turning the next page, and watching with bright eyes for Grover's hilarious response.
Of course, the book was meant to be read with specific energy. In fact, how could the reader not read it with the excitement that it demands? It draws older audiences in too, entertaining them with the child's delight, and the creative story.
Not only that, but for us older readers, if we really look, we can see a lesson of ourselves. It might be a bit of a stretch to say such a thing. It's true, though! How often do we get worked up about something that proves to have been nothing after all? We build walls and barricades in an effort to prevent our fears from approaching, only to have it dodge our walls and discover that it was nothing that we couldn't handle, especially with help from the Lord. Unlike Grover, though, who leaves embarrassed, we are given grace to pick us back up from our embarrassment and set us back on the way again.
My recommendation? Definitely read this book. It's a reading experience that you and your little friend's will never forget. :)
However, just because it's a kid's book doesn't mean I can't share it with you, does it?
My Synopsis
The Monster at the End of this Book let's us communicate with the Sesame Street friend, Grover, as he struggles with overcoming his fear of Monsters. Having read the title page, he's desperate to prevent you, as the reader, from getting to the end of the book, and thus the monster! What he doesn't know, and what the reader is surprised to discover is a mystery that will keep you and your small friends reading it again and again.
My Thoughts
The Monster at the End of this Book is a super fun, interactive reading experience that draws a child into it in a way that many static books can never hope to achieve. Each page presents the new, and increasingly funny obstacle of turning the next page, and watching with bright eyes for Grover's hilarious response.
Of course, the book was meant to be read with specific energy. In fact, how could the reader not read it with the excitement that it demands? It draws older audiences in too, entertaining them with the child's delight, and the creative story.
Not only that, but for us older readers, if we really look, we can see a lesson of ourselves. It might be a bit of a stretch to say such a thing. It's true, though! How often do we get worked up about something that proves to have been nothing after all? We build walls and barricades in an effort to prevent our fears from approaching, only to have it dodge our walls and discover that it was nothing that we couldn't handle, especially with help from the Lord. Unlike Grover, though, who leaves embarrassed, we are given grace to pick us back up from our embarrassment and set us back on the way again.
My recommendation? Definitely read this book. It's a reading experience that you and your little friend's will never forget. :)