He's Been a Monster All Day!

Written by Denise Brennan-Nelson · Illustrated by Cyd Moore

A boy imagines life as a monster, but is it as fun as it seems?

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32 pages· 272 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD420L

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy overhears his mother call him a monster and decides to embrace the role. He imagines a world without rules, where he can growl and scare others. But as he explores this monstrous life, he discovers the loneliness it brings. Who will be his friend, and who will tuck him in at night? Perhaps being a little boy isn't so bad after all. Dive into this whimsical tale of self-discovery and the importance of being true to oneself.

From the publisher

After an especially “busy” day, a preschool-age boy overhears his mother say, “He’s been a monster all day.” So the little boy starts to fantasize about what life as a monster would be like. “I wonder why Mommy thinks that of me? / I guess if she does then a monster I’ll be! / I’m big and strong! / I grumble and growl / and scare people off / with a sneer and a scowl. / Being a monster is fun!” There are no rules to remember or manners to follow. And monsters can stay out as late as they please, scaring everyone away. As it turns out, being a monster isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. No one wants to be friends with a monster. And who will read a story and tuck a monster into bed? Maybe being a little boy isn’t such a bad thing after all.

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