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What To Do About Your Monsters
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Enter for a chance to win a copy of What to Do About Your Monsters, autographed by Jessica Woo.
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• A signed copy of What to Do About Your Monsters
Giveaway begins October 6, 2020, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends November 6, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. MT. See complete giveaway rules here.
Two (2) winners receive:
• A signed copy of What to Do About Your Monsters
Giveaway begins October 6, 2020, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends November 6, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. MT. See complete giveaway rules here.
What To Do About Your Monsters 
By Jessica Woo
Published by Acorn Publishing, October 2020
Mom's Review
When Kinzie can't sleep because the horde of adorable little green monsters in her room keeps her awake, she goes to sleep in her parents' bed. One night, however, her parents insist that she remains in her own room. It is then up to her to solve her monster problem. She tries everything she can think of to get them to sleep, with frustratingly little result. An onomatopoeic tantrum organically turns into a dance party, which she steers into a lullaby that finally settles the monsters.
What To Do About Your Monsters models problem solving and self-reliance with cute, cuddly monsters at bedtime. It is comforting to see the monsters are not scary, just a nuisance. It is comforting to see Kinzie work with them. It is comforting to see Kinzie's success. This short picture book lends itself well to discussion of Kinzie's actions and reactions. A tantrum is implied, but not outright named. The monsters' sadness is depicted with a shower of salt water. The more I think about it, the more I can see to unpack and discuss, but I won't drone on. Although the length is a bit short for 5YO T, there is enough for a kindergartner to analyze. If you are looking solely at length, it's better for babies and toddlers. If you are looking for a conversation starter (especially about feelings, bedtime, and problem-solving), it definitely works for kindergartners. It is worth noting that this picture book is best read aloud; the rhythm of the footsteps and clapping will ring out (when I first read this to myself, the effect was notably not the same).
What To Do About Your Monsters is a cute, cozy read with a satisfying ending.
Son's Review
Age: 5
I liked it. I just liked it a lot. It's great. Can we read it again? I thought the monsters were adorable.
What do you think of her problem solving?
Couldn't she have just told her parents?
Disclosure: Per FTC Guidelines, I hereby disclose partnership with The Children's Book Review and Acorn Publishing.
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