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My Mummy is a Monster: My Children are Monsters
The Monstrous Me series is a split perspective book looking at situations from another point of view to help children develop a sense of balance, roundedness and wellbeing. Readers can literally and figuratively, turn the story on its head, and look at the very same situations from different angles. In this first book, ‘My Mummy’s a Monster’ an inquisitive little girl is convinced her mum is a monster. But, is she really? When we look through her mummy’s eyes, we see a very different story.
36 pages, Paperback
Published May 5, 2020
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June 18, 2020
Great entertaining book for kids!
What a fascinating book that brilliantly captures the attention of children! Entertaining reading guaranteed for children and even for adults. The idea of two perspectives is insightful and appeals to the imagination of children accompanied by wonderful illustrations. The all is told in a fun way and in a rhyming style that makes the charm of this book.
Absolutly recommended for children of all ages even those who are afraid of monsters because it allows them to become familiar with monsters in an amusing way!
Really great book, Natalie Reeves Billing!
What a fascinating book that brilliantly captures the attention of children! Entertaining reading guaranteed for children and even for adults. The idea of two perspectives is insightful and appeals to the imagination of children accompanied by wonderful illustrations. The all is told in a fun way and in a rhyming style that makes the charm of this book.
Absolutly recommended for children of all ages even those who are afraid of monsters because it allows them to become familiar with monsters in an amusing way!
Really great book, Natalie Reeves Billing!
November 4, 2020
If you have kids, be it nieces or nephews, grandkids, or children you already understand what monsters they can be on a daily basis. But did you know your kids think of you as a monster? Aunts and Uncles are sometimes monsters, grandma and grandpa might be monsters once in a great moon, but moms and dads, well, they could be monsters more often than they are not. Think I’m kidding? Read My Mommy is a Monster, book 1 of the Monstrous Me series. This may be about moms, but all adults fall into this category, so consider this a story about YOU!
Monsters are good at hiding, which is why only your kids see you as the monster. Most mommy’s (mummy is the English version), turn into monsters right after breakfast (I’ll bet some turn as soon as they wake up). Mummy’s pull out spiked clubs to yank on the tangles in its daughter’s hair, enjoying every pull on every knot. Monster-Mummy rushes the kids because it is running late (not necessarily because of the kids). After school, mummy wants to go to the park, but will not drive the kids; they must walk the horrible miles while carrying their HUGE, bulky backpacks. Mummy is a cruel monster. Forced to go shopping with Monster-Mummy, “she tosses us into a hard, iron cage” and when they try to help, the monster flies into a “rage.” These unfair occurrences keep happening as the long day wears on.
Children will empathize with these two kids (one girl; one boy), understanding from their own experiences. But as cruel as it may sound, kids will also laugh at the situations. Mummy is an orange-furred monster with three clawed fingers and a thumb. Light blue horns stick out of her head. Dad is not a complete monster, at least in these kids’ world, so he looks normal except for the horns on his head and the long tail on his . . . well, you know where. The illustrations are humorous and active. Nearly each spread has movement and loads of interesting details.
Now, don’t think the kids get off so lightly. Mummy gets her say in book 2: My Children are Monsters. It is the same day, so readers are privileged to view what mummy thought of the day as compared to her children. The narrator of book 1 is now a pink monster and her brother is blue; both have short, yellow horns and, oddly, the monster-kids have four fingers and a thumb, with claws. This group of monsters must lose a finger as they age.
Mom (now the narrator), wakes up to a breakfast table in such disarray, it looks like the little monsters had a party. Mummy pulls out a brush to comb their fur but the two monster-kids scream as if she started a fire. All of this has made Mummy late, but the monsters won’t hurry up. After school, mummy takes the kids to the park. Because they are “moaning” and walking as slow as “zombies,” mummy carries both of their backpacks. At the store, for stuff the monsters need, she gets them seated in the cart and as they shop, the little monsters throw tomatoes at mummy. The two monster-kids are no better the rest of the day.
Parents will probably enjoy this story better than the first story. I certainly do! Many will see their children as the pink and blue little monsters without much imagination needed. But kids must admit, the story of them as monsters is also very funny. The faces they make are hilariously illustrated. The art is wonderful with its colors, details, and movement. I love the reflection of the kids in the pond. In book 1, the kids are unhappy and slumped over as they lug their backpacks. But in the pond’s reflection, both kids stand straight and smile, no backpacks in sight. (A clue?) Unfortunately, there is no comparison due to no pond reflection is in book 2.
Both stories end with bedtime. Mummy tucks the kids into bed and kisses them goodnight. In book 1 we see the young daughter-narrator tucked in bed, getting a kiss from Monster-Mummy, now wearing pink glasses and her orange monster tail. In book 2, the monster-son is tucked in and the monster-daughter is asleep on mummy’s lap (perhaps she read them a story.) The monster-daughter’s pink tail can be seen. In both versions, they wonder if mom/kids are really monster after all.
I wondered why, if creating a series, are books 1 and 2 together? Marketing wise, selling them separately makes more sense. If there must be a combo book, make it a third option at a higher price point (then there are three books in the catalog). The reason is simple. The books of mom as a monster and then the kids as monsters are together so children can learn perspective (and that many “stories” (like Tommy’s black eye), have two sides to it; two ways of seeing what happened. (Also, a third, if there was anyone watching Tommy get the black eye). Learning perspective is the object of My Mummy is a Monster and My Children are Monsters. Children, and their parents, will have a fun time laughing while learning to understand others. Before My Children are Monsters the author explains perspective, hoping kids will understand multiple points-of-view.
There are also little mirrors called a “monstrometer” and it keeps getting lost inside the pages. Readers are a sked to find them. Why? No idea. (Also, no key with answers.)
At the end of My Mummy is a Monster, a large monstrometer fills a page and the author asks readers to draw their monster-mummy. (I do not like this idea because then the next reader cannot do the same, since there is already a monster drawn in the frame. Suggest they draw their monster-mummy on a piece of paper they can then hang on the refrigerator—next to mummy’s drawing of her children as monster-kids.) At the end of book 2, kids are asked, “Are you a Monster-Kid?” If so, they can draw themselves as a monster-kid in the large monstrometer.
Overall, My Mummy is a Monster and My Children are Monsters are monstrously fun reads. Both are well-written, and in rhyme! Many sentences are basically the same, with a different name or mentioning the kids instead of mummy. One would think this makes the writing easier, but because it rhymes, I would think keep such similarity made it harder to write. Not only did the story need to make sense, it has poetic features that need to remain correct. As already mentioned, the illustrations are fantastic with loads of delightful details (like the pond reflection), eye-catching colors, and a sense of movement.
After reading these inaugural books of the Monstrous Me series, don’t be surprised if the kids start calling you a “monster-mummy.” Remember mom, it is only the monster in them speaking.
Monsters are good at hiding, which is why only your kids see you as the monster. Most mommy’s (mummy is the English version), turn into monsters right after breakfast (I’ll bet some turn as soon as they wake up). Mummy’s pull out spiked clubs to yank on the tangles in its daughter’s hair, enjoying every pull on every knot. Monster-Mummy rushes the kids because it is running late (not necessarily because of the kids). After school, mummy wants to go to the park, but will not drive the kids; they must walk the horrible miles while carrying their HUGE, bulky backpacks. Mummy is a cruel monster. Forced to go shopping with Monster-Mummy, “she tosses us into a hard, iron cage” and when they try to help, the monster flies into a “rage.” These unfair occurrences keep happening as the long day wears on.
Children will empathize with these two kids (one girl; one boy), understanding from their own experiences. But as cruel as it may sound, kids will also laugh at the situations. Mummy is an orange-furred monster with three clawed fingers and a thumb. Light blue horns stick out of her head. Dad is not a complete monster, at least in these kids’ world, so he looks normal except for the horns on his head and the long tail on his . . . well, you know where. The illustrations are humorous and active. Nearly each spread has movement and loads of interesting details.
Now, don’t think the kids get off so lightly. Mummy gets her say in book 2: My Children are Monsters. It is the same day, so readers are privileged to view what mummy thought of the day as compared to her children. The narrator of book 1 is now a pink monster and her brother is blue; both have short, yellow horns and, oddly, the monster-kids have four fingers and a thumb, with claws. This group of monsters must lose a finger as they age.
Mom (now the narrator), wakes up to a breakfast table in such disarray, it looks like the little monsters had a party. Mummy pulls out a brush to comb their fur but the two monster-kids scream as if she started a fire. All of this has made Mummy late, but the monsters won’t hurry up. After school, mummy takes the kids to the park. Because they are “moaning” and walking as slow as “zombies,” mummy carries both of their backpacks. At the store, for stuff the monsters need, she gets them seated in the cart and as they shop, the little monsters throw tomatoes at mummy. The two monster-kids are no better the rest of the day.
Parents will probably enjoy this story better than the first story. I certainly do! Many will see their children as the pink and blue little monsters without much imagination needed. But kids must admit, the story of them as monsters is also very funny. The faces they make are hilariously illustrated. The art is wonderful with its colors, details, and movement. I love the reflection of the kids in the pond. In book 1, the kids are unhappy and slumped over as they lug their backpacks. But in the pond’s reflection, both kids stand straight and smile, no backpacks in sight. (A clue?) Unfortunately, there is no comparison due to no pond reflection is in book 2.
Both stories end with bedtime. Mummy tucks the kids into bed and kisses them goodnight. In book 1 we see the young daughter-narrator tucked in bed, getting a kiss from Monster-Mummy, now wearing pink glasses and her orange monster tail. In book 2, the monster-son is tucked in and the monster-daughter is asleep on mummy’s lap (perhaps she read them a story.) The monster-daughter’s pink tail can be seen. In both versions, they wonder if mom/kids are really monster after all.
I wondered why, if creating a series, are books 1 and 2 together? Marketing wise, selling them separately makes more sense. If there must be a combo book, make it a third option at a higher price point (then there are three books in the catalog). The reason is simple. The books of mom as a monster and then the kids as monsters are together so children can learn perspective (and that many “stories” (like Tommy’s black eye), have two sides to it; two ways of seeing what happened. (Also, a third, if there was anyone watching Tommy get the black eye). Learning perspective is the object of My Mummy is a Monster and My Children are Monsters. Children, and their parents, will have a fun time laughing while learning to understand others. Before My Children are Monsters the author explains perspective, hoping kids will understand multiple points-of-view.
There are also little mirrors called a “monstrometer” and it keeps getting lost inside the pages. Readers are a sked to find them. Why? No idea. (Also, no key with answers.)
At the end of My Mummy is a Monster, a large monstrometer fills a page and the author asks readers to draw their monster-mummy. (I do not like this idea because then the next reader cannot do the same, since there is already a monster drawn in the frame. Suggest they draw their monster-mummy on a piece of paper they can then hang on the refrigerator—next to mummy’s drawing of her children as monster-kids.) At the end of book 2, kids are asked, “Are you a Monster-Kid?” If so, they can draw themselves as a monster-kid in the large monstrometer.
Overall, My Mummy is a Monster and My Children are Monsters are monstrously fun reads. Both are well-written, and in rhyme! Many sentences are basically the same, with a different name or mentioning the kids instead of mummy. One would think this makes the writing easier, but because it rhymes, I would think keep such similarity made it harder to write. Not only did the story need to make sense, it has poetic features that need to remain correct. As already mentioned, the illustrations are fantastic with loads of delightful details (like the pond reflection), eye-catching colors, and a sense of movement.
After reading these inaugural books of the Monstrous Me series, don’t be surprised if the kids start calling you a “monster-mummy.” Remember mom, it is only the monster in them speaking.
June 16, 2020
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I read this book tonight and I thought that it was brilliant.
I loved the way that the story was told, firstly through the eyes of the children and then through the eyes of the mum, I could relate to so much in the book too as a parent, I have heard most of these too!
The rhyming nature of the story was great too, it had a brilliant flow and the illustrations are superb - thought it was excellent all round!
It is 5 stars from me for this book, I loved the images and the story is excellent - very well done and definitely one I will be recommending - I loved it!!
I read this book tonight and I thought that it was brilliant.
I loved the way that the story was told, firstly through the eyes of the children and then through the eyes of the mum, I could relate to so much in the book too as a parent, I have heard most of these too!
The rhyming nature of the story was great too, it had a brilliant flow and the illustrations are superb - thought it was excellent all round!
It is 5 stars from me for this book, I loved the images and the story is excellent - very well done and definitely one I will be recommending - I loved it!!
July 8, 2020
Part of the Monster Me Collection, this book is spilt into two stories, one from the child’s point of view and the other from the parent’s.
The first story tells of a little girl who is convinced that her mum is a monster. She warns that mums and dads have monsters hiding inside of them and shows us how to tell. The reader follows a typical day wherein the children have their hair brushed with spikes, are shoved in a metal cage while they go shopping and scrubbed red-raw when having a bath. But then bed-time comes and the mum cuddles the children and kisses them goodnight, leaving the question if she was really a monster at all.
The second story is told from the mother’s point of view, My Children Are Monsters. The same events take place but with the children as little monsters. It’s an interesting take and made not only me smile and laugh but my boys too. Children and parents can highly relate, seeing similarities and giving that nod of acknowledgement that they know deep down their parents/children must be monsters.
Both stories flowed beautifully as they are told in rhyme. It gives it that singsong feel as the words come rolling off your tongue in a joyful melody. I always enjoy reading rhyming children’s books as they create a magical atmosphere of make believe and fantasy. I find personally that rhymes make the whole reading experience with your children that much more enjoyable. They join in and remember more of the story, retelling and reciting it word for word. It also works wonders for their memory skills and imagination.
At the end of each story the children are asked to draw their mummy and themselves as monsters. This helps them expand their creativity and have some fun. There’s also a little game to play on each page where you have to find 7 Monstrometers in the pictures. It’s a great way to keep your little monsters busy while you finally take a sip of your tea and realise that it’s cold…again.
I loved the illustrations and the little details such as another mum in the park pushing their own monster child on a swing. It helped bring the story alive and was a delight to look at. The colours popped and scenes jumped out at you, showing all the chaos and havoc these monsters were creating.
I enjoyed the idea of a spilt perspective book and wonder why there aren’t more out there. They show the same situation from another point of view and this helps children see a sense of balance, how there is always two sides to every story. They can look at it from different angles and see how things can be flipped or turned. It’s a fascinating concept, one that more children should be introduced to, to help growth, understanding and perspective.
I give My Mummy Is A Monster By Natalie Reeves Billing a Five out of Five paw rating.
A monsteriffic story for children and adults alike about how there are always two sides to every story. My boys loved this story. They enjoyed reading both the children’s and mum’s point of view. The pictures made them giggle and they shouted every-time they found a Monstrometer.
Although now they highly suspect that I am in fact a monster and I am starting to wonder if maybe they are too…
The first story tells of a little girl who is convinced that her mum is a monster. She warns that mums and dads have monsters hiding inside of them and shows us how to tell. The reader follows a typical day wherein the children have their hair brushed with spikes, are shoved in a metal cage while they go shopping and scrubbed red-raw when having a bath. But then bed-time comes and the mum cuddles the children and kisses them goodnight, leaving the question if she was really a monster at all.
The second story is told from the mother’s point of view, My Children Are Monsters. The same events take place but with the children as little monsters. It’s an interesting take and made not only me smile and laugh but my boys too. Children and parents can highly relate, seeing similarities and giving that nod of acknowledgement that they know deep down their parents/children must be monsters.
Both stories flowed beautifully as they are told in rhyme. It gives it that singsong feel as the words come rolling off your tongue in a joyful melody. I always enjoy reading rhyming children’s books as they create a magical atmosphere of make believe and fantasy. I find personally that rhymes make the whole reading experience with your children that much more enjoyable. They join in and remember more of the story, retelling and reciting it word for word. It also works wonders for their memory skills and imagination.
At the end of each story the children are asked to draw their mummy and themselves as monsters. This helps them expand their creativity and have some fun. There’s also a little game to play on each page where you have to find 7 Monstrometers in the pictures. It’s a great way to keep your little monsters busy while you finally take a sip of your tea and realise that it’s cold…again.
I loved the illustrations and the little details such as another mum in the park pushing their own monster child on a swing. It helped bring the story alive and was a delight to look at. The colours popped and scenes jumped out at you, showing all the chaos and havoc these monsters were creating.
I enjoyed the idea of a spilt perspective book and wonder why there aren’t more out there. They show the same situation from another point of view and this helps children see a sense of balance, how there is always two sides to every story. They can look at it from different angles and see how things can be flipped or turned. It’s a fascinating concept, one that more children should be introduced to, to help growth, understanding and perspective.
I give My Mummy Is A Monster By Natalie Reeves Billing a Five out of Five paw rating.
A monsteriffic story for children and adults alike about how there are always two sides to every story. My boys loved this story. They enjoyed reading both the children’s and mum’s point of view. The pictures made them giggle and they shouted every-time they found a Monstrometer.
Although now they highly suspect that I am in fact a monster and I am starting to wonder if maybe they are too…
July 4, 2020
Well it’s true to say both me and hubby enjoyed it and my 3 year old really enjoyed it to! We always find for him the rhyming books are the ones which get him really engaged and the more we read it to him he ends up being able to remember which word comes at the end of the sentence! Which is so cute and always makes us smile!
I really LOVE this story it’s such a true book having children and I’ve never really thought about it like that before, that the simple tasks which they hate, that’s when they see us as the monster or bad guy! How they turn the smallest task in to a big EVIL thing! It’s literally made me giggle while I was reading it to him!
To then read the other half of the book ‘My Children are Monsters’ was just perfect! It can be enjoyed by us parents because it’s sooo true and gives us a giggle, but also a great lesson to little ones that it works both ways, there are different perspectives and that actually the little tasks to us are huge to them!
I think it’s fab how there is a little section for children to draw their own monsters in a mirror at the end of each half and then at the end it gives you a task to go through and find all the little mirrors! So really there are so many different parts of this book kids can really enjoy and get involved with!
I think it’s a good story that can be enjoyed by little toddlers that don’t have much understanding yet, because the rhyming words can catch their attention and the colourful illustrations keep them engaged and it can be enjoyed for older children I’d say like 5-7 because they will fully understand the story and are probably at that age of hating all of those things in the book!
The illustrations are fantastic, colourful, exactly how I imagine a monster to look like and funny! And they really help bring the story to life!
Overall a pretty excellent book and I dragged my hubby in to help me rate this one as both of us have read hundreds of kids book to our eldest and we both easily agreed it’s got to be a 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ because it’s just fun and the rhyming is our favourite style and it’s funny to!
I really LOVE this story it’s such a true book having children and I’ve never really thought about it like that before, that the simple tasks which they hate, that’s when they see us as the monster or bad guy! How they turn the smallest task in to a big EVIL thing! It’s literally made me giggle while I was reading it to him!
To then read the other half of the book ‘My Children are Monsters’ was just perfect! It can be enjoyed by us parents because it’s sooo true and gives us a giggle, but also a great lesson to little ones that it works both ways, there are different perspectives and that actually the little tasks to us are huge to them!
I think it’s fab how there is a little section for children to draw their own monsters in a mirror at the end of each half and then at the end it gives you a task to go through and find all the little mirrors! So really there are so many different parts of this book kids can really enjoy and get involved with!
I think it’s a good story that can be enjoyed by little toddlers that don’t have much understanding yet, because the rhyming words can catch their attention and the colourful illustrations keep them engaged and it can be enjoyed for older children I’d say like 5-7 because they will fully understand the story and are probably at that age of hating all of those things in the book!
The illustrations are fantastic, colourful, exactly how I imagine a monster to look like and funny! And they really help bring the story to life!
Overall a pretty excellent book and I dragged my hubby in to help me rate this one as both of us have read hundreds of kids book to our eldest and we both easily agreed it’s got to be a 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ because it’s just fun and the rhyming is our favourite style and it’s funny to!
June 17, 2020
My Mummy is a Monster is a really fun story that shows us how we can have differing perspectives. The story is split into two, half with the mum seeing the children as monsters and half with the children seeing the parents as monsters. The children were excited to start reading this book and loved how the book was two in one, we don't see books of this kind often so they get very excited to choose which side to start from!
The story in the book is really unique with one perspective shown in each story and it's great that they both work as a direct opposite as it allows us to compare and think about whether we believe there are any monsters. The children had varied opinions, some of them thought the mum was a monster, most of them thought the children definitely were. They did agree though that even when their mum hurts when they brush their hair that she's not a monster!
Having the story based on a typical school day is perfect as it's something most children can relate to which allows them to develop their own opinions on whether the experience creates a monster or not.
The illustrations in the book are colourful and fun and the children loved looking at the details on each page. They particular liked the monster walking a dog in the park which they decided was the daddy monster. The expressions on each of the characters faces in the book are great to help the children understand how each action of the monster is making the other feel. The monstrometer is a nice addition to the book and the children enjoy pointing it out when they've found it.
This is a fantastic story that really made the children think about whether mummies are monsters or if they're just trying to help. A brilliant rhyming story that the children loved, I'm sure they'll be asking for it to be read again soon!
The story in the book is really unique with one perspective shown in each story and it's great that they both work as a direct opposite as it allows us to compare and think about whether we believe there are any monsters. The children had varied opinions, some of them thought the mum was a monster, most of them thought the children definitely were. They did agree though that even when their mum hurts when they brush their hair that she's not a monster!
Having the story based on a typical school day is perfect as it's something most children can relate to which allows them to develop their own opinions on whether the experience creates a monster or not.
The illustrations in the book are colourful and fun and the children loved looking at the details on each page. They particular liked the monster walking a dog in the park which they decided was the daddy monster. The expressions on each of the characters faces in the book are great to help the children understand how each action of the monster is making the other feel. The monstrometer is a nice addition to the book and the children enjoy pointing it out when they've found it.
This is a fantastic story that really made the children think about whether mummies are monsters or if they're just trying to help. A brilliant rhyming story that the children loved, I'm sure they'll be asking for it to be read again soon!
July 9, 2020
This is such a quirky book which will definitely appeal to both children and adults. I love the concept behind the book and the powerful message it is portraying, that there are two sides to every story and that we cannot always see things objectively. As a primary school teacher and a mother to a 7 year old this is exactly the book I want my class/child to read. Learning through books is such a powerful tool and this book encourages and promotes children to see that situations will look differently to different people. This opens up a great discussion point for the children to explore, promoting empathy, fairness, and general awareness of other people's feelings.
The book features rhyming couplets which makes reading fun and pacey. The illustrations add to the story making it accessible for younger children who can follow along with the reading by using the picture cues to support. What I particular love about the book is that the author uses everyday situations, such as brushing your teeth, walking to school and bath time which every child can relate to. This helps provoke empathy towards the characters and allows them to reflect upon their own lives.
The hardback version of this book, I'm told, actually flips over at the midpoint to explore the next narrative. This extra feature sounds divine and would add an additional air of excitement and wonder to this physical book. There are also free downloadable activities on the website: www.lollipoplodge.com.
As this is the first picture book in the Monstrous Me series I cannot wait to find out what else Natalie Reeves Billing has planned, I for one will be collecting the future releases.
The book features rhyming couplets which makes reading fun and pacey. The illustrations add to the story making it accessible for younger children who can follow along with the reading by using the picture cues to support. What I particular love about the book is that the author uses everyday situations, such as brushing your teeth, walking to school and bath time which every child can relate to. This helps provoke empathy towards the characters and allows them to reflect upon their own lives.
The hardback version of this book, I'm told, actually flips over at the midpoint to explore the next narrative. This extra feature sounds divine and would add an additional air of excitement and wonder to this physical book. There are also free downloadable activities on the website: www.lollipoplodge.com.
As this is the first picture book in the Monstrous Me series I cannot wait to find out what else Natalie Reeves Billing has planned, I for one will be collecting the future releases.
May 16, 2020
Just finished reading Author Natalie Reeves Billing children’s book, My Mummy is a Monster: My Children are Monsters, which is the first book in the Monstrous Me series. I loved the idea of having two books as one. Natalie takes you on a journey a day in a life through the eyes of a child and then through the eyes of the mother. The story flows with sweet rhyming and beautiful illustrations to match. The author teaches a very valuable lesson on how to look at situations from another persons point of view, when faced with the exact same situation. Great job Natalie. Looking forward to sharing this book with my grandson. Highly recommend it!
November 11, 2020
A clawesome, fun and entertaining read perfect to read to your little monsters before bed. Told in a humorous and captivating way with rhyming text perfect for little readers to join in the reading. With everyday family events told from both parent and child point of view, enabling children to explore others perspectives and to understand and make good choices. The illustrations are fantastic. Vibrant and detailed the pictures tell you more of the story along with the words. A perfect addition to any small person’s bookshelf that can be shared and enjoyed time and again.
December 19, 2020
I loved the fact that there are two sides to the same story - the first book is written from the child's perspective showing how "cruel" the mother is; the second recounts the same events from the mother's perspective. A great way to get little ones to being to understand someone else's point of view.
With fun, colourful pictures, easy-to-read rhymes and the challenger of "Monstrometers" to find throughout the book, this is a modern children's book that both children and parents will love.
With fun, colourful pictures, easy-to-read rhymes and the challenger of "Monstrometers" to find throughout the book, this is a modern children's book that both children and parents will love.
May 6, 2020
This is a wonderful children's book. The story/stories is/are engaging and the illustrations lovely. It's such a clever idea to tell the same sequence of events from the perspective of both the children and the parents. We have ordered several copies as gifts for friends with young children. Highly recommended.
May 15, 2020
What an amazing book, two stories in this book, fantastic idea of the two perspectives from children’s to mums point of view, very cleverly done, cannot wait for the next book to be released of this monstrous collection. My grandchildren loved this book so much even though I could only read it on FaceTime with them during the lock down. So looking forward to be reading it in person to them
November 13, 2020
Absolutely love these books. The illustrations are colourful and really captures your audience of young listeners and readers. This book is so cleverly done where it is written from 2 perspectives. You reach the middle of the book to have a little surprise of flipping it upside down and continuing the story from another point of view. Highly recommend.
November 18, 2020
Brilliant! A Children's Masterpiece of Words & Illustrations. Bravo!
A harmonious blend of humor, words, pictures, story, and perspective. A poetic journey kids will want to hear or read again and again. A wonderful children's book! 5 glowing stars!
A harmonious blend of humor, words, pictures, story, and perspective. A poetic journey kids will want to hear or read again and again. A wonderful children's book! 5 glowing stars!
May 11, 2020
What a fabulous book for young children! Engaging, humorous, rhyming text; wonderful illustrations; I can’t wait to read it to my grandson. Highly recommended.
May 16, 2025
This is a great book about a normal day as a family, told from two different perspectives. I love that the book flips in the middle for the other side of the story. Such a clever book.
June 28, 2020
This book teaches children to see things from someone else’s perspective. The rhyming text is easy to follow with situations familiar to both children and parents. Bright and comical illustrations complement the text perfectly.
The first book shows how the children think Mummy is a monster. The second shows the same story from Mummy’s side. It helps the children appreciate that everyone sees things differently, and every point of view is valid.
I received a copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.
The first book shows how the children think Mummy is a monster. The second shows the same story from Mummy’s side. It helps the children appreciate that everyone sees things differently, and every point of view is valid.
I received a copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.
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