![]() ![]() Kids will love the ending of this book and it will leave you all on a high note, no fear about nightmares or monsters in the basement. It has a great message about making assumptions on what you see and hear about other. The illustrations are bold and pretty bright and honestly awfully cute for a monster book. While this book does seem rather scary and spooky, have no fear, it really isn’t like that at all. This is a perfect read around Halloween when everything seems scary especially strange noises (like the heat kicking on for the first time in a while) and the darkness of fall. “My Review: I was so excited to read this book, basements are such scary things for little ones (and lets be honest some big people too). My thanks to City of Light Publishing for a copy of this book and the ability to post my opinion of it. And in case you missed the link earlier, I’m including it again. So, in my way of thinking, this is a concern barely worth mentioning.Įverything! This fun little book even comes with piano music (melody) at the back. ![]() No one should allow themselves to be lead from home by a monster or any other creature. It can easily be mentioned that it’s a song and a silly story. Okay, we all know leaving home with a monster is probably not a great idea. So he grabbed my hand and we began to walk.” ![]() “I tried to answer, ‘No, sir,’ but I found it hard to talk. When the “monster” asks the boy to come with him, the boy does end up following. I found only one itty bitty concern that can be taken care of easily. Music teachers, classroom teachers, parents, and caregivers, this is a book to pick up for you little ones. I highly recommend this fun book and song to everyone. Many times attitudes can change even the. But he won’t always give that appearance. I can imagine these pages being flipped through while singing.Īnd the monster. And as you can see, the illustrations by Heather Lynn Harris are adorable. I liked it before I listened to the song sung by children’s musician Dave Preston, but after hearing the catchy tune I love it. And since I have several elementary teachers in my family I can imagine this being read and then sung in classrooms. This is a book that’s impossible not to love. I highly recommend this book and sincerely hope this duo creates more books. The “surprise” ending satisfied and pleased him. My little one could easily empathize with the hero’s fear of becoming the main entrée for the monster family. The repeating refrain enhanced the suspense and increased our engagement in the story. David’s music drew my little one in so that we shared a fun and worthwhile read together. Harriss’s imaginative illustrations explode with color that reflects the romping energy of the story. The riotous story offered the added benefit of some valuable messages: be kind, help out at home, don’t pre-judge things, and choose to be brave. If he’s reading, his preferred topic is anything that goes vroom! He found The Monster in My Basement engaging and enjoyable. #The monster within songs crackHe’s a hard nut to crack when it comes to books. I shared this entertaining book with my five-year-old grandson. I thoroughly enjoyed The Monster in My Basement written and sung by David Preston, and illustrated by Heather Lynn Harris Charming, delightful, and joyous! Will David be the monster’s dinner guest or his dinner? Does the monster consider him a friend or food? Monsters can make great friends, right? Right? ![]()
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