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The Monsters' Monster
Once upon a time, there were three little rascals who thought they were the BIGGEST, BADDEST monsters around. Then along came an even BIGGER monster who changed their minds. And all it took was two little words.
In this playful tale from bestselling picture book author Patrick McDonnell, a very BIG monster shows three very BAD little monsters the power of boundless gratitud...more
In this playful tale from bestselling picture book author Patrick McDonnell, a very BIG monster shows three very BAD little monsters the power of boundless gratitud...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
September 4th 2012
by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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This book, aimed at preschoolers and those in the early grades, is a delight. The artwork is adorable, the Frankenstein type monster these three little monsters create is cute (not scary, sorry) and there is CRASH BASH and SMASH from the little monsters (Grouch, Grump, and little Gloom n'Doom).
Their monster creation is strong (he smashes walls) but he also says DANK YOU because he has good manners and he loves his 'masters' and wants to hug them. NOT SCARY, but touching and lovely. You smile all...more
Their monster creation is strong (he smashes walls) but he also says DANK YOU because he has good manners and he loves his 'masters' and wants to hug them. NOT SCARY, but touching and lovely. You smile all...more
Once upon a time there were three monsters that lived in a castle overlooking a monster-fearing village. Everyday the monsters, Grouch, Grump, and Gloom ’n’ Doom fought over who was the biggest, baddest monster. They could never agree, so one day they decided to work together to create the biggest, baddest monster of them all. Unfortunately for the little monsters when giant Monster comes to life they find he’s big, but he’s not so bad. In fact, the first words from Monster’s mouth are, “DANK YO...more
For my pick for the best 2013 illustrated children's book (Caldecott) I choose "The Monster's Monster" by Patrick McDonnell. The illustrations in the book are magnificent and correlate with the spooky theme of a monster. The story is about three small monsters that create a big monster that resembles Frankenstein. They are hoping that he is going to be the biggest and baddest monster. He turns out teaching the small monsters that being nice is actually the way that he prefers to live. At the end...more
Everyone wants to be the biggest, meanest, scariest monster there is, but for three monsters, it is hard to agree on who is the best. Instead of choosing, they decide they will make their own big, mean and scary monster. He will be the best in the world! When he comes to life, he is just what they wanted! Everyone will fear him....but he isn’t EXACTLY what the three little monsters wanted. He is nice. He is grateful. He is fun. Monsters’ Monster shows the three little monsters that being the bes...more
Summary:
In "The Monsters' Monster," by Patrick McDonnell, Grouch, Grum, and little Gloom n'Doom who live in a dark monster castle cooperatively decide to make the biggest, baddest monster ever! They collectively hope that their monster will "smash, crash, and bash" the monster-fearing village. However, this monster always remembers to say thank you, enjoys sharing donuts, and may teach a thing or two to Grouch, Grum, and little Gloom n' Doom about life.
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Audience: This lovely picture book...more
In "The Monsters' Monster," by Patrick McDonnell, Grouch, Grum, and little Gloom n'Doom who live in a dark monster castle cooperatively decide to make the biggest, baddest monster ever! They collectively hope that their monster will "smash, crash, and bash" the monster-fearing village. However, this monster always remembers to say thank you, enjoys sharing donuts, and may teach a thing or two to Grouch, Grum, and little Gloom n' Doom about life.
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Audience: This lovely picture book...more
This easily has to be my favorite of the books I've read this fall. The illustrations are cute, the language is cute and the characters are wonderful & memorable. What happens when 3 monsters (or so they call themselves) who live in a castle can't agree on which of them is the BEST monster? Why they make a monster!
What happens when said monster comes out all sugar sweet and with the cutest little lisp and the horrified monster trio thinks they've failed until their monster escapes from the c...more
What happens when said monster comes out all sugar sweet and with the cutest little lisp and the horrified monster trio thinks they've failed until their monster escapes from the c...more
“The Monsters’ Monster” by Patrick McDonnell is an intriguing book for preschoolers. The book contains three little monsters who think they are the toughest and meanest monsters around. One day they were fighting with each other over who was the worst monster and they came to the conclusion on how to settle the dispute. They decided to make a giant monster who combined would be the most mean monster anyone has ever seen. The three little monsters soon realize and learn that being bad all the tim...more
An endearing, non-scary story that answers the question “what makes a monster a monster”. Perfect for kids who may see a little bit of themselves in these loveable monsters.
Three teeny monsters, Grouch, Grump, and Gloom ‘n’ Doom love thinking they are bad. They smash, crash and huff ‘n puff about nothing, their favorite word is No!, and they get into fights with themselves. One day they create the biggest, baddest monster ever but things don’t quite turn out the way they had expected. The big mo...more
Three teeny monsters, Grouch, Grump, and Gloom ‘n’ Doom love thinking they are bad. They smash, crash and huff ‘n puff about nothing, their favorite word is No!, and they get into fights with themselves. One day they create the biggest, baddest monster ever but things don’t quite turn out the way they had expected. The big mo...more
Oct 25, 2012
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This is a funny book; this book can be used during Halloween to encourage the children not to be scared of monsters. There are three little rascals who thought they were the BIGGEST, BADDEST MONSTER around. Then they made a MONSTER that was the BIGGEST, BADDEST Monster ever! The lighting bolt touched the creature to be the BIGGEST KIND MONSTER ever! The illustration is playful with picture book that author Patrick McDonnell has given a book that children will enjoy all the time. The little rasca...more
My second to most favouritest lines in the book:
Huffing and puffing,
mad about NOTHING,
their ten favorite words were
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
and...
NO!
So these three monsters create a monster, expecting him to be the biggest, the baddest, and the meanest...and, well, that just doesn't happen, does it, or we wouldn't have a story, would we.
My most favouritest lines in the book... are the ones that make me cry, so I couldn't possibly tell you what they are. You'll just have to read them for yourse...more
Huffing and puffing,
mad about NOTHING,
their ten favorite words were
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
and...
NO!
So these three monsters create a monster, expecting him to be the biggest, the baddest, and the meanest...and, well, that just doesn't happen, does it, or we wouldn't have a story, would we.
My most favouritest lines in the book... are the ones that make me cry, so I couldn't possibly tell you what they are. You'll just have to read them for yourse...more
This is another great new book for 2012, especially cute for the Halloween season. McDonnell tells the story (and illustrates it too with wonderful pictures) of three little monsters who want to make a monsterous monster to scare everyone. All goes well until the monster they make is too nice for what they had planned. They wanted something more terrifying to scare their village and everyone in it. This is where the adults will begin to smile and enjoy the story too. The theme of the book comes...more
I loved this book! Three monsters argue over who is the biggest, baddest monster. They finally decide to create the biggest, baddest monster. Unfortunately, their creation doesn't realize that's what's expected of him. Instead, he's the kind of monster that says, "Dank you" for being alive, likes jelly donuts, and enjoys watching the sunrise. I'm not afraid to admit that the ending elicted an "Awwwww..." from me. The author/illustrator is the creator of the comic strip MUTTS and the illustr...more
This is a story about the "three little rascals" who thought they were the toughest little guys around. This was until an even bigger and scarier monster came along and made them rethink this. The rascals were up in their castle, watching over a town that feared monsters when they saw the biggest monster of all. It turns out this big monster isn't as scary as they thought, in fact, he is polite and says "dank you". This is great story to show children that it is important not to judge a book by...more
This sweet monster story reminds us to be thankful. Little monsters Grouch, Grump and Gloom 'n Doom are not good at scaring people. They want to really terrify the village down the hill, so they build a big monster. With a bolt of lightening, he's alive! And..he's kind! He thanks them, pets the spooky bats and rats and smiles. Then they let their monster out to scare, but instead, he has a picnic. And of course, he invites Grouch, Grump and Gloom 'n Doom. Such a great ending! I recommend this bo...more
Who is the scariest monster of all? When you are a group of scary monsters, and you can't decide among yourselves, sometimes you have to build your own monster. The biggest, baddest monster EVER.
But what happens when your Biggest, Baddest Monster Ever isn't so bad, isn't so scary?
Maybe there is more to the world than just being the biggest and baddest? And maybe it's up to a monster's monster to lead them?
A wonderful little tale of unexpectedly finding a new way to be happy. As taught by the Bi...more
But what happens when your Biggest, Baddest Monster Ever isn't so bad, isn't so scary?
Maybe there is more to the world than just being the biggest and baddest? And maybe it's up to a monster's monster to lead them?
A wonderful little tale of unexpectedly finding a new way to be happy. As taught by the Bi...more
I love the art of Patrick McDonnell. It's sweet and poignant and interesting - kids love the simple lines and expressive faces, and adults have the bonus knowledge of knowing McDonnell will present concepts like kindness and gratitude along with the expressive faces!
This is a nice story about 3 little monsters who make a big monster, and then learn how to focus on more positive things. It can be enjoyed for the Halloween season, or any time, since the monsters aren't trick or treating, or scary...more
This is a nice story about 3 little monsters who make a big monster, and then learn how to focus on more positive things. It can be enjoyed for the Halloween season, or any time, since the monsters aren't trick or treating, or scary...more
This is an adorable picture book that is similar to Frankenstein. However in this version the monster is very nice and not scary at all.
3 little monsters, Grouch, Grump and little Gloom 'n' Doom created Monster to be the biggest and baddest monster ever. However, they were in for a surprise. The monster they created ends up giving them a lesson in being thankful.
I also love the illustrations.
Monsters' Monster would make a good non-scary Halloween story or if your looking fora great picture boo...more
3 little monsters, Grouch, Grump and little Gloom 'n' Doom created Monster to be the biggest and baddest monster ever. However, they were in for a surprise. The monster they created ends up giving them a lesson in being thankful.
I also love the illustrations.
Monsters' Monster would make a good non-scary Halloween story or if your looking fora great picture boo...more
The story begins with Grouch, Grump, and little Gloom 'n' Doom who think they are monsters. After arguing which one of them is the biggest, baddest monster, they decide to settle it by making a MONSTER monster who will be the biggest, baddest monster ever. Reminiscent of Frankenstein, their new giant monster is anything but the baddest monster ever. He's thankful to be alive and shows the other three immense gratitude and that it's okay to not always act as the biggest, baddest monster. A charme...more
I love this story! It would be great for Halloween but also perfect for by time of year when your children (or students) are acting like monsters and need reminding. Three little monsters often fight over who is the baddest monster until one day they create the biggest, baddest monster. Only he turns out to note so big and bad. The illustrations are adorable with soft greens and blues. The little monsters are each uniquely shaped and the created monster does not look the least bit scary- perfect...more
THE MONSTERS' MONSTER is a charming picture book that is beautifully illustrated with a message about expectations, appreciation, and gratitude. Patrick McDonnell writes with a sense of humor to his three little monster characters in their names, words, and actions. The book seemed to be starting off headed in one direction, and then once the monster came alive, it went somewhere else than I expected, which is one of the reasons that it was such an effective book. Although the little monsters wh...more
I'm a huge fan of Patrick McDonnell and I think I'm getting bigger by the book. I love this book on many levels. It has fantastic and expressive illustrations that my comic loving 8yo noticed are very Mutts-like (McDonnell's comic strip). It is also a cute story line of bad little monsters creating a really big, really nice monster, despite their best intentions of creating the baddest monster around. Great messages about friendship, kindness, and gratitude abound. I also love this as a mentor t...more
Grouch, Grump, and little Gloom 'n' Doom may think they're terrifying monsters, but it must be said that they all look a little cute. Determined to be the baddest of the bad, they build the biggest baddest monster ever, a monster whose first words are..."Dank you!" accompanied by a hug. Whatever will Grouch, Grump, and Gloom 'n' Doom do? Caldecott honor-winner Patrick McDonnell's spirited illustrations will charm readers. A great pick for your own monsters-- whether or not they're the biggest an...more
Grouch, Grump and Gloom ‘n’ Doom just knew they were the biggest monsters around. After all, they lived in a big castle on top of a tall mountain that overlooked a little village. And to top it off, their favorite word to use was “NO!” When the three little monsters got into an argument about who was the biggest and baddest monster of all, they decided to settle it. They built their own huge monster, who came to life after a jolt of electricity. But this big, big monster may not be exactly who t...more
This book would be a great selection around Halloween. This book is about 3 little monsters who can't decide who is the baddest and best monster so they create a monster. however, to their surprise this monster is a very nice and courteous type of monster. This book also teaches about stereotypes and how some people just don't fit those assumptions made by people. Great for 1st grade classroom.
McDonnell, P. (2012). The monsters' monster. New York: Little, Brown.
McDonnell, P. (2012). The monsters' monster. New York: Little, Brown.
This is just about the cutest Frankenstein I've ever seen. Hoping to make the biggest, baddest, scariest monster of all time, Grouch, Grump and two-headed monster, Gloom n' Doom fashion a huge monster, bringing it to life in an electrical storm. Problem is, (just like the original Frankenstein's monster) this guy is nothing but a gentle giant who enjoys sunshine, jelly donuts and days on the beach. Perfect as a not-too-scary Halloween story, or any time of year.
I barrowed this one from the library for my toddler son, because it was listed on a renowned magazine’s best books for 2012. I enjoyed the story immensely. But I believe it was a tad beyond my son's years. The story is a bit lengthy and reads in a comic-book fashion at times, definitely more for grade-school children. Innocent, fun, with a wholesome message, I recommend this wonderful delight to children who love a little monster humor, like me. ~AH
I have to say, I'm not big on "monster books" and I will probably never fully appreciate much of the literature for little boys, but this Frankenstein fable is light, cute and fun. My son was amused, the text had a good flow in some parts and I would rate the story 3 and a 1/2 stars if I could. I was a little annoyed by the dull color palette used for the pictures, until the final page spread when I understood why the illustrator had made that choice.
Because several of my blogger and Goodreads friends have recommended this book, and because my granddaughter plays lots of monster games, loves all things about monsters, I had to get the book. It is wonderful, with delightful illustrations and descriptions of three bad little monsters who create what they believe will be the 'baddest' monster of all. What they end with is something unexpected, and I won't spoil the satisfying ending.
The first half of this books follows three young monsters who live high on Monster Hill in a dark and scary monster castle. The text sets a great dark scary stage for the creation of the biggest, baddest scariest monster. These three set out to create one, and they do with the help of a convenient lightning bolt. But although he is big, this new monster is not what our three small monsters, or the reader, expects.
I knew I recognized this illustration style! Patrick McDonnell is the artist who draws the Mutts comic strip (and he illustrated Me... Jane, which I also quite liked). This book is adorable; it's about three little monsters who try to create their own even bigger and badder monster, except the monster doesn't turn out quite like they wanted. The last two pages are especially fantastic.
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In 1994 McDonnell created the comic strip MUTTS which now appears in over 700 newspapers and 20 countries.
In 2005, McDonnell embarked on a children's book career. His first children’s book, which featured the MUTTS characters, The Gift of Nothing, quickly became a New York Times bestseller. Art (2006), his second release, told the story of a boy named Art who makes art. His next release, Just Like...more
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In 2005, McDonnell embarked on a children's book career. His first children’s book, which featured the MUTTS characters, The Gift of Nothing, quickly became a New York Times bestseller. Art (2006), his second release, told the story of a boy named Art who makes art. His next release, Just Like...more
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