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Monsters at Christmas

by Laura Baker
Nina Dzyvulska
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'A colorful array of monsters takes over the pages of this rhyming picture book. Baker's zany verses, dynamically typeset to mirror the frenetic energy, take readers on a whirlwind tour of the monsters' Christmas shenanigans and make for a great read-aloud' – Shenwei Chang, Horn Book
Merry monsters, hairy monsters, monsters trailing slime. Shiny monsters, tiny monsters, all at Christmas time!
Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters preparing for Christmas! Follow the monsters as they play in the snow and slide on the ice, decorate the house, and go shopping for presents... and watch out for Santa monster hiding in every scene!
There is plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork, and lots of festive, amusing mishaps.
Energetic, wacky, and characterful monsters are drawn in a vibrant, contemporary style by Ukranian illustrator Nina Dzyvulska – spot Sprinkle monster baking up a storm, Teeth monster decking all the halls, and Roar monster trying out Santa's sleigh!
The simple narrative with fun wordplay and a gentle rhyme is perfect for reading aloud, ideal for preschoolers and early readers as they build up their vocabulary and reading confidence.
This bold, bright, and playful book is sure to be enjoyed time and time again by young readers as they are thrilled by the merry escapades of the Christmas monsters!

  • Creators

  • Series

    Monsters Everywhere

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    September 5, 2023

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780711276710
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      August 4, 2023

      PreS-Gr 2-A peppy rhyming picture book about how monsters prepare for Christmas that is perfect for monster fans, Christmas fans, and monsters-at-Christmas fans. Readers follow along as the monsters bake, play in the snow, decorate a tree, and even stir up some shenanigans in true monster style. Cheerful rhymes on every page create a sense of play and intrigue: "Joyful monster, toy-ful monster, filling up a sack, / Peeking monster, sneaking monster, HEY NOW give that back!" Young readers will enjoy learning about all the different kinds of monsters, (including stocking monsters and snuggle monsters), but children and adults alike will delight in all of the colorful monster details popping from each page. Adults can invite readers to notice details by finding the "Santa monster" on every page, and then ask children to create their own type of Christmas monster. This book is perfect for early readers, although some made-up words, like "toes-y" and "toy-ful," may give pause. VERDICT A joyful addition to any library seeking books reminiscent of the style of Todd Parr.-Amanda Chacon

      Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      November 1, 2023
      A colorful array of monsters takes over the pages of this rhyming picture book. Baker's zany verses, dynamically typeset to mirror the frenetic energy, take readers on a whirlwind tour of the monsters' Christmas shenanigans and make for a great read-aloud: "JOYFUL monster, / TOY-FUL monster, / filling up a sack. / PEEKING monster, / SNEAKING monster, / HEY NOW, give that back!" Dzyvulska's illustrations, outlined in bold black lines and colored in bright hues, provide a visual smorgasbord of details to pore over. An appended prompt sends readers back to the beginning to find Santa Monster in every spread. Shenwei Chang

      (Copyright 2023 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2023
      A colorful array of monsters takes over the pages of this rhyming picture book. Baker's zany verses, dynamically typeset to mirror the frenetic energy, take readers on a whirlwind tour of the monsters' Christmas shenanigans and make for a great read-aloud: "JOYFUL monster, / TOYFUL monster, / filling up a sack. / PEEKING monster, / SNEAKING monster, / HEY NOW, give that back!" Dzyvulska's illustrations, outlined in bold black lines and colored in bright hues, provide a visual smorgasbord of details to pore over. An appended prompt sends readers back to the beginning to find Santa Monster in every spread.

      (Copyright 2023 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

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  • English

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