The Hungry Monster

by Kate Bucknell, Julia Seal (Illustrator)

Is your Hungry Monster sneaking through? When children turn into little monsters, their parents know exactly what to do! A charming series about common causes for 'bumps' in the day, the Little Monster series shows kids how accepting a gentle nudge can help them get back to their real selves. Series includes lazy, sleepy, silly, and hungry.

14 pages, Board Book

Published September 12, 2018

Reviews

[Barbara]

Zach is essentially a sweet and obedient child, but when he gets hungry, the monster in him comes out. As he starts to act out, his mother prepares a nutritious and healthy snack for him to eat since she realizes what's happened to her usually compliant child. Zack is not interested in the healthy foods she offers him and wants candy, but his mother gently but firmly insists that he eat what's good for him. As in the other titles in this terrific series about moods, the monster vanishes, and Zach is back to normal. The situation is quite relatable, and caregivers can learn a thing or two from the actions of Zach's mother while little ones also can realize that there are actions they can take to keep that monster at bay.

[Edward Sullivan]

Hunger brings out the monster in little boy.

[Barbra]

A cute board book to remind youngsters that hunger can be fed with yummy healthy snacks.

[Ali]

Fun art. Good but simple story.