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Another Monster at the End of This Book
In this sequel, furry old Grover is still fearful of monsters--and he learns that there's another one at the end of this book! Just who is the monster at the end of this book?
Board Book, 24 pages
Published
June 27th 2000
by Random House Books for Young Readers
(first published 1996)
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This is a sequel to "The Monster at the End of This Book", and, sadly, I don't really like it much. It is not bad, per se, but the same joke as the earlier book, done less well.
1.5 Stars
I didn't like this book at all, it seemed weird and just to easy. Well of course, it was easy, but why was it a sequel to 'The monster at the end of this book', I mean Elmo plays the readers role. But, fans of Elmo would love this book. And the end is funny, only a little bit. But still, it isn't that great a book. Might never be.
If it were a better book -
It would have Grover talking to reader, ignoring Elmo. Ah, the attention would be on the reader, once again~ Oh, and maybe they shoul...more
I didn't like this book at all, it seemed weird and just to easy. Well of course, it was easy, but why was it a sequel to 'The monster at the end of this book', I mean Elmo plays the readers role. But, fans of Elmo would love this book. And the end is funny, only a little bit. But still, it isn't that great a book. Might never be.
If it were a better book -
It would have Grover talking to reader, ignoring Elmo. Ah, the attention would be on the reader, once again~ Oh, and maybe they shoul...more
PB 7: I thought this book was great. Elmo is one of my favorite Sesame Street characters and I'm glad he made an appearance in the book. I enjoyed how the text itself expressed emotion. The text got larger when Grover was upset or worried, and smaller or even wiggly when he was scared or pleading with Elmo 'Not to turn the page.' Those kind of readig cues are fantastic for characterization and can really bring emotion to the story. On a second note: can I just say the illustrations are fantastic...more
Sep 13, 2009
Jack Kirby and the X-man
rated it
1 of 5 stars
Shelves:
1990s,
2009,
author-us,
childrens,
childrens-sesame-street,
childrens-picture-book,
fiction
I'm not a fan of Elmo - a little cutesy (ala Jar Jar Binks) for my liking.
This is a sequel that never needed to be made. 5 stars for the orignal (The Monster at the End of this Book) to 1 star for this terrible effort.
If it were a stand-alone book is would have got more. The joke is exactly the same as the original - but if it were new to you it'd be funny. The implementation was basically the same - so again pretty good. But really this was a typical merchandising decision to attempt to get the...more
This is a sequel that never needed to be made. 5 stars for the orignal (The Monster at the End of this Book) to 1 star for this terrible effort.
If it were a stand-alone book is would have got more. The joke is exactly the same as the original - but if it were new to you it'd be funny. The implementation was basically the same - so again pretty good. But really this was a typical merchandising decision to attempt to get the...more
I dislike this book because It's just a remake of "The monster at the end of this book" with Elmo thrown in. In the first one if felt like Grover was talking and interacting with you. In this one? The book doesn't need you, it's got Elmo. Congratulations, Elmo Stole your job readers.
Some little ones and a few big ones will love it just because it has Elmo, and yes he acts in character so I see no reason for them to have anything against this title. And Grover acts the exact same way he did in "T...more
Some little ones and a few big ones will love it just because it has Elmo, and yes he acts in character so I see no reason for them to have anything against this title. And Grover acts the exact same way he did in "T...more
Nov 18, 2012
Brittney
added it
I really didn't like this one as much as the first. To me the animation was not as good, Grover didn't try as hard, and Elmo was a little Bossy. "Turn the page," or "Do it."
The Elmo characterization was good, I could hear Elmo saying "Yes Mr. Grover," or "Elmo wants to see the monster." So in that respect it was good. If you have not read this book, I recommend doing so, as well as reading the first.
Here's some links to read them, since they are hard to find:
The Monster At the End of this Book h...more
The Elmo characterization was good, I could hear Elmo saying "Yes Mr. Grover," or "Elmo wants to see the monster." So in that respect it was good. If you have not read this book, I recommend doing so, as well as reading the first.
Here's some links to read them, since they are hard to find:
The Monster At the End of this Book h...more
I thought that this was a wonderfully creative and worthy sequel to one of the best-loved Little Golden Books that has ever been written, "There's a Monster at the End of This Book".
Playing off of the charm of that first volume while introducing some humorous new twists, the writer-illustrator team of Jon Stone and Michael Smollin has created something very memorable in this book.
The language was noticeably contemporized from the first book, but I really didn't mind that, and my overall view...more
Playing off of the charm of that first volume while introducing some humorous new twists, the writer-illustrator team of Jon Stone and Michael Smollin has created something very memorable in this book.
The language was noticeably contemporized from the first book, but I really didn't mind that, and my overall view...more
Jan 31, 2008
Michelle H.
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone
Shelves:
kid-books-that-r-still-great-4-ever
One of the greatest books of our time.
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This book was a fun read. It would make a good read aloud for children in kindergarden or even preschool! The way Grover and Elmo try to persuade the reader whether or not to turn the pages on the book are so funny. Elmo was so cute. He ws simply curious to see the monster at the end of the book where as Grover had no intention of finding out what was at the end. Reading this book to kids will also make them want to know who the monster at the end of the book is and they will have fun while...more
This book was a fun read. It would make a good read aloud for children in kindergarden or even preschool! The way Grover and Elmo try to persuade the reader whether or not to turn the pages on the book are so funny. Elmo was so cute. He ws simply curious to see the monster at the end of the book where as Grover had no intention of finding out what was at the end. Reading this book to kids will also make them want to know who the monster at the end of the book is and they will have fun while...more
This book is for: PreK-1
Reflection: This is a great follow-up book to "A MONSTER AT THE END OF THIS BOOK". Once again, Grover tries to stop the pages from turning and Elmo keeps finding ways (with the help of the reader) to reach the end of the book. Great book to help children realize how they interact with books, how we use books, and emotions of characters. The illustrations really show their emotions well and the pictures really look like they are trying to stop you from turning the pages!
Reflection: This is a great follow-up book to "A MONSTER AT THE END OF THIS BOOK". Once again, Grover tries to stop the pages from turning and Elmo keeps finding ways (with the help of the reader) to reach the end of the book. Great book to help children realize how they interact with books, how we use books, and emotions of characters. The illustrations really show their emotions well and the pictures really look like they are trying to stop you from turning the pages!
i got this as a gift for my birthday (i think my 18th) by a good friend of mine. i think i like it because it's fun and has memory linked to it. my buddy who gave it to me has actually aggravated that he couldn't find the version he grew up with. being this was in the 90s and elmo was popular, he was aggravated by his happy red face.
very cute book. saving it for when i have kids.
very cute book. saving it for when i have kids.
Didn't expect it to be as good as the first one (and it wasn't, at all) - but it will give parents who have the orginal memorized (after a bajillion readings) another option. I love PBS and fully support Sesame Street - but does Elmo have to be in everything now? I would like to at least pretend he is more than a marketing ploy. :(
This book was a pleasant surprise. I'm not one for Sesame Street, but this book was funny. Kids will get a kick out of Grover talking 'to them' and asking them not to turn the page as there is a(nother) monster at the end of the book. Of course, Elmo and the kids turn the page. And guess what? There's a monster!!!
My father and I used to read The Monster at the End of the Book together all the time when I was a child. I am now grown and he just gave me this book. I read it last night. It was wonderful and brought back lots of memories. Elmo is so cute! I loved adding his voice to the book!
Ben loved "The Monster at the End of this Book" so much that when I saw they had another, it just HAD to be the Christmas eve book of 2001 for him. It took him two days and 3-4 readings to be comfortable enough with the text to write his own robot version starring Glados and Wheatly.
It was fun for my 3-year-old, but it is nowhere near as fun as the original. Often times, the inclusion of Elmo's dialog makes for difficult reading. It makes the pacing and focus change. It was okay, but I recommend the original.
Sep 08, 2010
jacky
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
toddlers - K
Shelves:
picture-books,
lib-lew
Not quite as good as the first one because the novelty has worn off, but still cute. The ending is a little different, but also not as straight forward. Elmo is in this one, so I'm betting Natalie would like it more for that reason.
Jun 23, 2012
Kristen
rated it
2 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
2012-robert,
kidbooks
Sadly, Robert seems to be terrified of books featuring Grover! We only convinced him to read this once or twice, and now he wants nothing to do with it or the original. Sad, as I have fond memories of the original book :(
Never been a fan of Elmo, and this book just increased my dislike for him. I feel it did a disservice to my beloved childhood favorite book. I will not get this book for my daughter.
I loved the first book as a kid. This one was fun but didn't measure up to me as much as the other. Don't know if it would have been possible, though, I have the first book on a pedestal.
A great read aloud. Kids really enjoy this if you can do a grover and an elmo voice. Not quite as good as the first but still excellent. If you read both books aloud and do the voices make sure you have water handy.
There was nothing wrong with the original version of this book. However, I'm still giving this lousy remake three stars because Alice loves Elmo so much.
GO AWAY ELMO...get out of Grover's book...YOU'RE NOT A MONSTER...you sucked in this...GET OUT...Grover doesn't need your help, he'll figure it out.
Not *quite* as good as the first one, but still made me smile. I love this style of kids' book where they're aware of their own environment.
I had to pick this one up. My son loves to hear the first one with just Grover, and although my Elmo voice isn't that great, he enjoys this one, too.
I thought that this sequel was better than the original. I think the thing that gave this book life was Elmo's manic enthusiasm. Fun to read.
Oct 29, 2012
Melissa
added it
Since I've read this book about a million times to my child - I'm counting it towards my goal of reading 100 books this year!
Could NEVER be as good as the original that I wore out as a kid in the 70's, but starring adorable Elmo; it has to be good!
Another classic. I used to hate Elmo with a passion...he got all the focus and attention, stealing it away from my favorite monster Grover. The first book was awesome - why did they have to spin another one just to get Elmo in the picture.
Nowadays, I have a daughter who loves Elmo. And I guess he's kinda grown onto me. So now I guess I don't mind this book as much. After all, maybe it'll have the opposite effect: kids who are mainly into Elmo might discover the wonderful greatness of Ole Blue Fu...more
Nowadays, I have a daughter who loves Elmo. And I guess he's kinda grown onto me. So now I guess I don't mind this book as much. After all, maybe it'll have the opposite effect: kids who are mainly into Elmo might discover the wonderful greatness of Ole Blue Fu...more
Mar 29, 2012
Jackie
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
picture-books,
monsters
HaHA...Elmo and Grover Monsters? You have to get to the end of the book to find out who the monster is!
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Stone graduated from Williams College in 1952. He received a master's degree from the Yale University School of Drama in 1955, at which time he joined a CBS training program. Before helping to create Sesame Street, he worked on the popular children's television show Captain Kangaroo for CBS. He also worked on several other Muppet projects before and during his time on Sesame Street, and was the au...more
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