This book, by Shelley Kinder, is a super cute story about a boy and his monster. Jerry the Monster feels that he should be scary because he is a monster. Unfortunately for Jerry, try as he might, he just isn’t scary. Jerry’s subject, the little boy in the story, tries to give Jerry suggestions on how to be scary, like showing his fangs and hiding under the bed, but the results are more funny than scary! The boy then helps Jerry realize that he just doesn’t like being scary and that he can still be a great monster without being scary. The boy helps Jerry figure out what he is good at doing and what he was born to do – like giving hugs and cooking, along with a whole list of other fun things!
This story is wonderfully written and illustrated. It’s a great book to read at bedtime (or really, anytime), and it teaches kids not only that it’s okay to be different, but that they should embrace those differences. This book sends the message that you must be true to yourself and do what you love to be happy. This is such an important message for both kids and adults alike! I highly recommend this book!
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Sounds like a great book!!
Sounds like a good book!