The Monster Did It

by Pria Dee

A hungry and bored little boy gets into all kinds of mischief, blaming it on a make-believe (OR: pretend) monster in this laugh-out-loud-funny rhyming story.

Genres: Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

Published November 5, 2021

About the author

I am an Indian American author and have written several children’s books based on my experiences and observations. I love animals and children and write to combine both my passions.
am working on several children’s books I aim to finish this year.

Reviews

[Denise Long miller]

I won this Kindle Edition. I read it to my granddaughters. They loved it. What a cute idea having the little boy become a monster as he destroys the house and then blames the monster for the mess.
We will be reading this boy frequently.

[Victoria Price]

A funny rhyming story that is really good for reluctant readers especially boys.

[Amy]

I won this book through Goodreads' First Reads. It shows out of control emotions as a monster, I hope that parents would use it as a way to discuss that feelings are valid, but don't mean you can act however you want.

[Anna Nesterovich]

I received a copy of the book via a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review. And my honest review is, I'm not impressed. The plot, if it's a plot, starts with a not so nice kid who creates a terrible mess. Then he tries to lie about it in that charming toddler way. And then his mom, in an example of infinite parental patience, feeds him. That's it. No resolution of the conflict. And it is a conflict, between a little brat and a patient parent. Though do kids that never get punished try to blame imaginary monsters? I'm not sure, they have no reason to.
And also, rhymes that don't quite rhyme are an exercise in frustration.

[Lindsay]

I received this ebook in a giveaway in exchange for my honest opinion. The concept for this children's book was nice but I had some issues with the execution. The rhymes did not all in fact rhyme, which is problematic for trying to teach a child rhyming. I also did not like that the lesson seemed to be that a child can run amuck and destroy things with no consequences or parenting. The illustrations were nice, but ultimately this book will not make a repeat appearance at story time.

[Cecilia Eades]

The Minister did it

I read this book to my five year old great grandson, because he put a chip bag under granddad’s chair instead of putting it in the garbage. I was hoping that it would be a lesson for him being the monster when he visits. Great book for today 01/17/2026.
Thank you

[Diana Duell]

Cute story. I think we have all experienced this kind of monster in our lives. You may have seen it in yourself or anyone around you.

[Peggy]

My grandson loved this book when I read it to him! Such a fun story!

[Lindsay Schmitt]

Such a cute story

This book tells a fun story about a little boy throwing a temper tantrum. His mom takes care of him, calms him down, and helps him get back to his happy self.

[Anjali Sharma]

"The Monster Did It" by Pria Dee is an enchanting adventure that brings laughter and mischief together. In this delightful rhyme-filled story, a mischievous and bored little child creatively shifts the blame onto an imaginary monster for every playful escapade.

The book's captivating illustrations add to the magic, immersing young readers in the child's world of imagination. With its engaging storytelling and vibrant visuals, this book offers a joyful reading experience that both kids and parents will adore.

It's an ideal gift choice and a wonderful addition to bedtime routines, ensuring giggles and smiles before sleep. "The Monster Did It" is a beautifully crafted children's book with enjoyable rhymes that effortlessly weaves together rhyme, creativity, and humor, making it a must-have for every young reader's collection.

[Pria Dee]

A laugh out loud funny story set in rhyme

[Donna Glass]

I remember those years when my kids used their walls as canvases. Thank goodness for washing markers and crayons. I'm not sure about associating "monster" with a behaving children, but kids (oftentimes) blame others for mistakes, particularly little ones. They like to place the blame on siblings and pets.