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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
That Monster on the Block
By Sue Ganz-Schmitt, Luke Flowers (Illustrator)
A monster fears the new neighbor might be more terrifying than expected.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,118 ratings
32 pages· 667 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Monster eagerly awaits the arrival of a new neighbor in Vampire's old house, hoping for a familiar creature. But when something truly unexpected arrives, Monster rallies the neighborhood against the newcomer. As tensions rise, Monster must confront his fears and learn that appearances can be deceiving. Will he discover that the new neighbor isn't as frightening as he seems? Dive into this whimsical tale of acceptance and understanding, where Monster learns the true meaning of embracing differences.
From the publisher
Monster is excited to see what kind of creature will move into Vampire’s old house on the block. He even starts practicing his welcome growl for the new neighbor. But when the moving truck pulls up, it’s not a greedy goblin, an ogre, or a dastardly dragon that steps out. Instead, it’s something even more terrifying than Monster could have imagined! Monster quickly rallies the other neighbors to unite against the new guy on the block. But what if the new neighbor isn’t exactly as bad as Monster thinks? Join Monster as he confronts his fears in this charming and lighthearted look at what it means to accept others who are different from us.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 667
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD560L
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