trishah05's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
readjoyfully's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mrobison576's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was cute! The illustrations really make this story, which is not really a story, just “What if there was ACTUALLY a monster under your bed but it was CUTE!” It does have that Chronicles of Narnia style of narration where the narrative is constantly addressing the child reader like “Wow! Was that unexpected? I bet you really were not expecting THAT. Now back to our story,” and I can remember being a kid and finding that so condescending. But the illustrations in this book really are great.
chrissiemwright's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
dreaming_book_witch's review against another edition
5.0
This book was nominated for the Blue Hen award for 2023 in Delaware and it was on the list I have to read. I enjoyed this cute story and really think that children will enjoy this story about how a monster meets the boy who he cares about so much. The story has a few twists and turns in it that I found funny but overall it was a heartwarming book.
erine's review against another edition
5.0
Quite simply fantastic. Wouldn't you like to meet the monster under your bed?
In an unusual twist, the boy (named whatever you like) meets the monster under his bed (also named whatever you like). Unfortunately, in an effort to quiet the boy who is about to scream, the monster eats him up. And hijinks ensue. Altogether delightful, and the turquoise highlights to the black and white illustrations are superb. They remind me a little of LeUyen Pham's [b:The Princess in Black|20708771|The Princess in Black (The Princess in Black, #1)|Shannon Hale|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1400886035l/20708771._SX50_.jpg|19108672] style, and are full of humor and fun.
This would be a fun read aloud short chapter book. Lots of opportunities for audience participation.
In an unusual twist, the boy (named whatever you like) meets the monster under his bed (also named whatever you like). Unfortunately, in an effort to quiet the boy who is about to scream, the monster eats him up. And hijinks ensue
Spoiler
, including a Honey-I-Shrunk-the-Boy-I-Just-Swallowed vibe, some late night sneaking, a little sister/monster, a (clean) toilet adventure, a sneaky vegetable candy bowl, a fish net, and some dreamingThis would be a fun read aloud short chapter book. Lots of opportunities for audience participation.
himissjulie's review against another edition
What a DELIGHTFULLY weird little book. The narrator is a treat, and the jokes are charming and sly. And there's swimming in a toilet!! A perfect book. I can't wait to recommend it to the right readers.