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Big Scary Monster
Big Scary Monster loves to shock his friends. But if he wants to keep them, he will need to change his ways!
Big Scary Monster is one misunderstood beastie. He loves to jump out and surprise his friends, but he’s not mean, really. Yet when his friends start hiding from him, he decides to look for new creatures to frighten ... only to wind up finding out he’s a bit of a scar...more
Big Scary Monster is one misunderstood beastie. He loves to jump out and surprise his friends, but he’s not mean, really. Yet when his friends start hiding from him, he decides to look for new creatures to frighten ... only to wind up finding out he’s a bit of a scar...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
July 13th 2010
by Templar
(first published 2010)
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I read Big Scary Monster by Thomas Docherty, this book is meant for Primary Students, which are ages 5-8. I’d use this book primarily in Pre-K, or Kindergarten, because it is a very silly book, and the art work is amazing. The words are not very hard, and the story is pretty straight forward so they will be able to understand it. This is a Fantasy book about Animals and a monster. They are all able to speak. The book begins with the Big Scary Monster constantly scaring everyone, all the little a...more
Several very cute animals (including a rabbit, a pig, a hedgehog, a snake, and a dachshund) frolic on the mountain until the Big Scary Monster shouts “Boo” and scares them away. When the also very smart animals hide when he appears later, he eventually becomes lonely and decides that the animals frolicking below in the valley could also use a good scare. Problem is, when Big Scary Monster arrives in the valley, he discovers what distance does to perspective, as the animals here are much bigger t...more
This is the first book my husband read to the baby (still in my belly) in hopes of establishing a relationship with Baby. We read that the more the baby hears Daddy's voice, the better a bond the baby will have with Daddy when Baby is born. What I liked so much about this book is the pages where the monster says, "Boo!" because it was so cute to watch my husband try to "scare" Baby.
I tend to like books about monsters because all children go through a monster phase and picture books are a great way of handling this "fear". I like the concept of this book "self perception" and how everything is a matter of perspective. Also it is fun how the game turns and the ending pages are adorable with all the animals hiding along the rock.
The big scary monster scares the little creatures around and no one plays with him. He goes off to a nearby land where things seem small at first, then gradually gets bigger as he gets close. He becomes the small creature of that land and is scared by a creature from there.
I would use this book to teach perception. Things are smaller as they are farther away, and bigger when they are closer. I think this book can be used for Kindergarten to 1st grade.
I think this book is also about the golden r...more
I think he's a cute monster...but to the creatures smaller than him, he is the "big scary monster", who experiences an interesting transformation when he goes down the mountain to a place where he is more scared than scary! Charming...best for preschoolers who can grasp the idea of perspective.
I liked this fun twist on the monster story and I think kids will too. The illustrations are great and the story helps put things into perspective - you're only as big as you feel and there may be someone bigger than you.
Between three and four stars. It's charming but probably ultimately forgettable. I like that it introduces the idea of perspective but just doesn't stand up against gems such as 'I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean'.
37 months - O always enjoys a monster book. Cute illustrations and the story was ok. Interesting idea, change in perspective from big to little... Putting the shoe on the other foot so to say.
It's all about perspective. Somewhat overly simple, but still a cute story. Good for overcoming a fear of monsters; after all, they're not scary if you don't want them to be.
I like the monster stories that play on the fact that monsters have feelings, too! This was a cute one in that respect. Best for younger elementary kids or preschoolers.
This is a fun story, a good read-aloud. It is short but is a good introduction to the concept of artistic perspective (things get bigger as you get closer).
This is a cute picture book--love the illustrations and the animals and the idea. The ending seemed off to me--but I can't put my finger on it.
The big scary monster learns a valuable lesson about playing nice and the importance of friends in this easy fiction book. Vivid pictures.
Kids loved it and wanted to read it multiple times... for me good for a kids book (other than that, what's the point?!).
And why did the animals all start to get so big when he walked down the mountain?
This would be great to read then have kids practice scaring each other. ha.
FUN story. My girls wanted to read it over and over and over.
PB 41: Okay storyline, but has some great pictures!
Cute! The monster reminds me of Dave's cartoon drawings.
Fun new monster book. Plus, I like to say "Boo!".
Really really cute pictures.
great book, fun read a loud
Not so scary after all. BOO!
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Big Scary Monster is one misunderstood beastie. He loves to jump out and surprise his friends, but he's not mean, really. Yet when his friends start hiding from him, he decides to look for new creatures to frighten, only to wind up finding out he's a bit of a scaredy-cat himself! www.hcpl.net
Concept of self-perception is addressed.
Concept of self-perception is addressed.
May 24, 2013
Danielle
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Thomas Docherty was born in New Zealand but has spent most of his life in England. He studied metalwork and sculpture and now has a collection of acclaimed picture books. Thomas has been short-listed for a variety of awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2009 for Little Boat.
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