Monsters Munch Lunch!: A Story for Two to Share

by Abigail Tabby, Louis Womble (Illustrator)

In a wildly funny and totally wacky story, Elmo, Zoe, Grover, and Cookie Monster help prepare an enormous feast for a group of very hungry Muppet monsters. Adults read the story in a series of rhyming two-word phrases and children chime in at predictable intervals with a repeated chorus. The zany illustrations embellish the simple text, adding visual cues to help children learn to recognize sight words.

Genres: Childrens, Monsters, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published November 22, 2005

Reviews

[Bhargavi Balachandran · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of rhyming words and repetitive sentanced, but words were too complicated for a level 1 book. Lil one enjoyed it, but I didnt think it was level-appropriate.

[David Joseph Mikels · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it. A good family read

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sesame Street characters make lunch.

This beginning reader features rhyming words, sight words, and groups of words from the same word families. There is also a repetitive phrase that allows children to anticipate what will happen and participate in the story.

[Colin · Rating 2 out of 5]

We got this at the library. A silly book meant more for toddlers, and not even particularly engaging at that level. Oh well.

[Nathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

My 5-year old liked it.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will admit any book with Cookie Monster on the cover has my attention!

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the rhyming and repetition in this book that allowed my three year old to participate in reading the story. Some words were too difficult which is the only reason I took off a star.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Synopsis: "It's lunchtime and some Sesame Street monsters sure are HUNGRY! Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Grover are more than happy to whip up a tasty meal for their pals. Short, snappy rhyming text, punctuated by a repeated refrain, make this rollicking tale of lunchtime loads of fun. Bright cut-paper illustrations illuminate the nonstop action (and a little bit of kitchen chaos) for a giggle-inducing Step 1 reading adventure."

My Review: This is a perfect book for those beginning readers. It has simple lines that coordinate with the illustrations and well as plenty of repetitive lines and rhyming. It is also a great book for Munchkin, featuring favorite characters and one of his favorite things, cooking.

[Cailean · Rating 2 out of 5]

Supposedly the kids recite one part and the adults read another part. But the rhymes are so weird and the words chosen are weird too. I think some writer there at Sesame Street stayed out too late and had to write this book in just an hour to beat the deadline.

[Rykki · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was completely simple with rhymes just for the sake of rhyming. My 18 month old loves it, but it's not a great read aloud. Perhaps it might hold an early reader, but it seems silly and pointless to me. At least my toddler loves it, but I think it's the pictures more than anything.

[Carol · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a very simple rhyming beginning reader featuring everyone's favorite Sesame Street characters.