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Jeremy Draws a Monster
Alone in his room, Jeremy draws amonster. But then themonster wants lunch! As his creation takes over, Jeremy begins to wonder how he will ever get rid of themonstrous nuisance.He entertains his unwanted guest all day, but enough is enough. Jeremy finally draws him a bus ticket out of town!
With a sure artistic touch and more than a dose of humor, Peter McCarty cleverly blu...more
With a sure artistic touch and more than a dose of humor, Peter McCarty cleverly blu...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
September 1st 2009
by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
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Jeremy never leaves the house and never plays with the other kids in the neighborhood. One day, he draws a monster who ends up being very demanding and Jeremy finds himself drawing up everything the monster wants!
Reminiscent of Harold and the Purple Crayon and I enjoyed the illustrations which I found to be very "pretty." (strange that I felt I had to put that in "quotes" so it wouldn't be misconstrued as an insult?)
While I gave it only two stars but I can't really pinpoint what I didn't like a...more
Reminiscent of Harold and the Purple Crayon and I enjoyed the illustrations which I found to be very "pretty." (strange that I felt I had to put that in "quotes" so it wouldn't be misconstrued as an insult?)
While I gave it only two stars but I can't really pinpoint what I didn't like a...more
The book "Jeremy Draws a Monster" written and illustrated by Peter McCarty follows the story of a little boy named Jeremy who sits alone in his room all day drawing while other kids are playing outside. One day, he decides to draw a monster who takes over his life. The monster forces Jeremy to keep drawing all sorts of things to keep the monster occupied. Finally, Jeremy has enough and draws the monster out of his life to go join in with the other kids. This story seems to be a departure for McC...more
I purchased this book because a teacher recommended it to a parent whose child has some anxiety issues (and I think a fear of monsters). I think it's a great story of child-empowerment - Jeremy's kinda sorta managing life by avoiding it, but anxiety nevertheless grows in the shape of a monster that he himself creates. Then he deals with the monster - he doesn't fight it or destroy it, just sends it packing. Simple but profound (and nicely nonviolent) - and a good discussion starter for an anxiou...more
Although many (many) celebrities might beg to differ, writing children’s books is hard work. Limited vocabulary and limited space add to the difficulty of creating a story that (and this is the biggest challenge of all) will resonate with youngsters who are just learning how to read. There are scores of contrived, dull picture books that stand as a testament to the challenges of the medium. But occasionally, a picture book comes along that is so wonderfully pure that it makes you understand why...more
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Jeremy is the kind of kids that prefers to stay indoors and entertain himself. He isn't really worried about the other kids around. One day, he decides to draw a monster and he finds that the monster is a little high maintenance. Soon Jeremy is questioning whether or not having a sketched monster for a friend is a good idea.
The illustrations were cute and the idea was interesting, but I really wasn't sure about the message or the point of the ending. I think that the book has other related book...more
The illustrations were cute and the idea was interesting, but I really wasn't sure about the message or the point of the ending. I think that the book has other related book...more
This book reminded me of Harold and the Purple Crayon. Jeremy draws a monster, who he initially has fun with, but grows to dislike as the monster demands he draw him more and more things. Jeremy learns to seek out real friends instead of playing by himself and his drawings. This book can be used to teach a lesson about friendship or imagination. For older students, they could create their own versions of this book and the adventures the monster would take them on. This book was nominated for the...more
This story started off great--a little boy who doesn't really leave his apartment wants some company and he draws a monster; well, it comes to life and starts making demands! As another reviewer so astutely noted, it's like "Harold and the Purple Crayon" meets "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie"
But, ultimately, I just wanted more from the ending. What conclusion do we make about imagination? Was the monster in some way representative of the boy's behavior which he has now changed? I wasn't quite sati...more
But, ultimately, I just wanted more from the ending. What conclusion do we make about imagination? Was the monster in some way representative of the boy's behavior which he has now changed? I wasn't quite sati...more
Jeremy Draws a Monster is a fun book about a boy who draws a monster, but then can't get rid of him. The monster wants a toaster, a record player, a comfortable chair, a checkerboard, a T.V., and more! He is a pain for Jeremy, so the boy devises a plan to trick the monster in to leaving. The writing and illustrations in this book are high quality and work well together to tell the story. After reading this book, I wanted to read McCarty's other work, so I think students would benefit from readin...more
Cute. The monster looks rather like one of Mercer Meyer's bucktoothed creatures, but McCarty's overall style is his own, and it's nice and clean and uncluttered.
You do have to wonder what era this is set in. The monster demands a "record player"--most kids won't know what that is and the TV and the bus too look out of a much earlier era. The phone is a touch tone--but it's the corded type.
And above all, when that monster gets off the bus, where is he going to end up? Perhaps we need a sequel...
You do have to wonder what era this is set in. The monster demands a "record player"--most kids won't know what that is and the TV and the bus too look out of a much earlier era. The phone is a touch tone--but it's the corded type.
And above all, when that monster gets off the bus, where is he going to end up? Perhaps we need a sequel...
Harold and the Purple Crayon meets If You Give a Mouse a CookieHarold and the Purple Crayon. Clever and subtle.
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I love this story! What's better than drawing up a new best friend when you're feeling sorry for yourself?! Only it's a drawing that has a mind of it's own - a frankenstein friend so to speak. Pretty quickly you realize that you've created a monster ...... and he's taking over your world.
Too fun! Wonderfully illustrated! The monster is hilarious and wonderfully beastly! The solution is right at hand and Jeremy takes control in the end. And he makes real friends!
Too fun! Wonderfully illustrated! The monster is hilarious and wonderfully beastly! The solution is right at hand and Jeremy takes control in the end. And he makes real friends!
Jeremy draws a monster that comes to life. Rather than being scary, the monster is annoying, constantly making demands and behaving inconsiderately. Fed up, the boy draws it a suitcase and bus ticket and sends it out of town.
If my paper copy didn't say 2009 I would think that was an error, because I'm positive I read the same story (with different illustrations) a few years ago.
Entertaining, but there are better drawings-coming-to-life picture books out there.
If my paper copy didn't say 2009 I would think that was an error, because I'm positive I read the same story (with different illustrations) a few years ago.
Entertaining, but there are better drawings-coming-to-life picture books out there.
Best for kids ages 3 and up.
Early Literacy Skills: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary
From cover:
Jeremy draws a monster ... but he doesn't expect it to be bored and hungry. How will he ever get rid of this monstrous nuisance?
Jeremy is a kid who never leaves his room until one day he draws a monster. The monster didn't even say hi before he demanded lunch. All day long the monster made demands without saying thank you to Jeremy. Jeremy must figure out a way to get the monster out of hi...more
Early Literacy Skills: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary
From cover:
Jeremy draws a monster ... but he doesn't expect it to be bored and hungry. How will he ever get rid of this monstrous nuisance?
Jeremy is a kid who never leaves his room until one day he draws a monster. The monster didn't even say hi before he demanded lunch. All day long the monster made demands without saying thank you to Jeremy. Jeremy must figure out a way to get the monster out of hi...more
Albeit, the illustrations are adorable, but the plot in this book just lacks in all categories.
Jeremy doesn't play outside, so Jeremy draws a monster. The monster is rude, so Jeremy makes it go away. Then Jeremy plays outside.
In a world full of increasingly sedentary kids, I suppose the motto is "Don't stay inside with your monsters; go play outside" - but he could have done a much better job narrating that.
It just left me disappointed.
Jeremy doesn't play outside, so Jeremy draws a monster. The monster is rude, so Jeremy makes it go away. Then Jeremy plays outside.
In a world full of increasingly sedentary kids, I suppose the motto is "Don't stay inside with your monsters; go play outside" - but he could have done a much better job narrating that.
It just left me disappointed.
One of my favorite picture books and a must for any school or classroom library. Jeremy Draws a Monster could be used in many different units of study: friendship, character traits, cause & effect, problem/ solution, and symbolism- just to name a few. While the words on the page are fairly simple, there are many layers to this story. Unprompted, my second graders started talking about the story, sharing ideas rooted in creative and critical thinking.
Jeremy draws a monster to ease his loneliness, but when the monster becomes a little too demanding, he finds a way to get the monster to leave. In the end, Jeremy discovers that the way to truly be rid of this annoying monster is to make friends and get outside! Jeremy Draws a Monster is perfect for those kids who are a little shy and need a bolster of courage.
Used for "Monsters: And Other Creatures" storytime-October, 2011.
Used for "Monsters: And Other Creatures" storytime-October, 2011.
A simple story, drawn with childlike figures set in pages of white space, Jeremy is the isolated little boy who lives all alone, until he decides to draw himself a monster - is it him? is it an imaginary friend? is it a bossy parent figure? Whoever it is, Jeremy gets tired of its demands, draws him a one way bus ticket & joins the neighbor kids to play. Charming, full of imagination & more thoughtful than it appears at first glance.
Jeremy is an artistic boy that stays inside. One day, he draws a blue monster with sharp pointy teeth, horns, a tail, and a fancy feathered pink hat. Unfortunately, this monster becomes very demanding… You’ll want to see if Jeremy can get rid of this nuisance and find some real friends. This is truly a storytime gem for preschoolers. They will be inspired to draw their own pictures upon finishing this tale.
Jeremy Draws a Monster has the potential to be a very imaginative, engaging book, but it just falls short. Yes, it's kind of funny that Jeremy draws this monster who is not the playmate he really wants, and the monsters demands are a little funny, but I think this concept could have been taken a bit further, and that would have saved this book. I was bored by this book, and I think my students would be as well.
Ages: 3-8
Plot: Jeremy is bored and lonely, so one day he takes out his fancy pen and draws a monster.
Assessment: This might be a fun story to read out loud, as the story is simple and could be made interactive between the reader and the child audience. Similarly, this would be a good book for an older child who is learning to read because the sentences are short, and the words are not too difficult.
Plot: Jeremy is bored and lonely, so one day he takes out his fancy pen and draws a monster.
Assessment: This might be a fun story to read out loud, as the story is simple and could be made interactive between the reader and the child audience. Similarly, this would be a good book for an older child who is learning to read because the sentences are short, and the words are not too difficult.
I love this story! Another story where a line (drawing) can turn into anything. Jeremy is a lovable character and the book really presses readers to use their imaginations. I would love to ask students to create their own monsters in the fashion of the story and turn it into a writing assignment. The book also makes you think about Jeremy's feelings which could open a whole world of questions.
Nov 25, 2009
Claire
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
families, classrooms, artists
Recommended to Claire by:
Valerie
This books is a pleasant surprise.
Jeremy is alarmingly isolated. He draws a monster that animates- and is an unpleasant guest. Jeremy accommodates the monster's whims drawing up what is demanded, until, completely fed up, Jeremy draws an exit for his unwelcome guest. This brings Jeremy outside among the possibility of new neighborhood friends. There is a lot here to talk about.
Jeremy is alarmingly isolated. He draws a monster that animates- and is an unpleasant guest. Jeremy accommodates the monster's whims drawing up what is demanded, until, completely fed up, Jeremy draws an exit for his unwelcome guest. This brings Jeremy outside among the possibility of new neighborhood friends. There is a lot here to talk about.
Sep 24, 2009
Nicole
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
pretty much everyone
Shelves:
picture-books,
fantasy-undragon-such
Sometimes things don't turn out like you expected. Ask any kid.
Another book that sends a message without being didactic. So your monster is a big pain in the ass...maybe you should go play with real life kids instead. Cool. Lesson learned without making a big fuss or talking about how each child is special and everyone should just get along.
Fun illustrations, too.
Another book that sends a message without being didactic. So your monster is a big pain in the ass...maybe you should go play with real life kids instead. Cool. Lesson learned without making a big fuss or talking about how each child is special and everyone should just get along.
Fun illustrations, too.
Jeremy draws a monster into being (a la Harold and the Purple Crayon) and then must answer its demands until he figures out a way to send him packing. Though the real joy of this book is the monster's personality ("Draw me a hat. I'm going out!") it's also a story about Jeremy overcoming his shyness.
I loved it! The art is perfect (esp. the monster's big red hat).
I loved it! The art is perfect (esp. the monster's big red hat).
Positively reviewed. (www.denverlibrary.org)
Jeremy is a surprisingly reclusive young fellow who draws a monster, which comes to life and turns out to be a very demanding creature. He has many desires and requires Jeremy to draw all of them. Eventually Jeremy outsmarts the monster by drawing a vehicle on which he can depart. And at that time, Jeremy realizes that there are friends, real ones, outside that are much more fun to play with!
A great read-aloud for a friendship-themed storytime. Fits we...more
Jeremy is a surprisingly reclusive young fellow who draws a monster, which comes to life and turns out to be a very demanding creature. He has many desires and requires Jeremy to draw all of them. Eventually Jeremy outsmarts the monster by drawing a vehicle on which he can depart. And at that time, Jeremy realizes that there are friends, real ones, outside that are much more fun to play with!
A great read-aloud for a friendship-themed storytime. Fits we...more
This story was cute, and I liked the illustrations. They were simple, but effective. However, I felt as though more could have been done with the story. It seemed a bit too simplistic, and the end just seemed thrown on for good measure - it didn't really fit. Overall, cute, but nothing earth-shaking.
This book is fantastic.
Wally and I read it so very many times this month-- we got it from the library.
I want to remember how sweetly he wanted to read certain words.
I want to remember the talks we had about manners, being polite or being demanding in our communication.
This book is sweet.
Wally and I read it so very many times this month-- we got it from the library.
I want to remember how sweetly he wanted to read certain words.
I want to remember the talks we had about manners, being polite or being demanding in our communication.
This book is sweet.
It is about Jeremy who lived upstairs on the top floor. He never went outside so he decided to draw. He started to draw a monster which came to life and demanded many things. The monster wanted to stick around but Jeremy did not like his attitude so he left after Jeremy did not meet his demands.
For as long as Sean has been drawing, he has been drawing monsters. Sure, he draws other subjects too, but monsters are his favorite creative pass-time. So when I saw Jeremy Draws a Monster by Peter McCarty among the Cybils nominees, I had to check out a copy for my son to read.
As the title says, Jeremy draws a monster. In fact Jeremy spends most of his time alone in his room drawing like Chloe does in "Fear Her" (Doctor Who, Tenth Doctor, Season 2, episode 11). And like Chloe, his drawings star...more
As the title says, Jeremy draws a monster. In fact Jeremy spends most of his time alone in his room drawing like Chloe does in "Fear Her" (Doctor Who, Tenth Doctor, Season 2, episode 11). And like Chloe, his drawings star...more
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I was born in 1966 in Westport, Connecticut right in the middle of two older brothers and two younger sisters. We kept our mother busy while my father worked long hours at IBM. Most of my childhood was spent in my head. I was usually recreating a battle from World War II or running from dinosaurs in prehistoric times. To this day, I develop characters and environments based on worlds I first creat...more
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