Monster Toddler

by John Wallace

Book Overview

Wallace uses simple text and vibrant watercolors to capture the playful high-energy mess-making capabilities of monster toddlers everywhere. Full color. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786819960
• ISBN13: 9780786819966
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 2 to 5 years

Customer Reviews

Monster Toddler A Monster Hit

One day, Charlotte's little brother, Timothy, puts on a monster suit and is transformed from the "sweetest boy in all the world" into "MONSTER TODDLER". Monster Toddler then runs amuck, making a mess so big that Charlotte runs into her room and slams the door shut. Monster Toddler is unconcerned with the fleeing Charlotte and continues on his rampage until he makes a mess *so big* that he becomes stuck behind a big pile of disheveled toys and books. But never fear, "WONDER Charlotte" comes to the rescue. And after she shows Monster Toddler how to clean up the house, how to sit quietly and not pop out and surprise people, and how to be nice to kitty, Timothy decides that he likes being good. He even agrees to relinquish his monster suit. This is such a delightful story. Not only is the artwork fun and sweet, the plot appeals to children on a number of levels. First, who doesn't occasionally dream of happily running amuck: raiding the refrigerator and eating all the cake. Plus, what sibling doesn't occasionally `bug' their siblings? And what big brother or sister doesn't dream of being a super hero. Perhaps it is the versatility of this story that keeps my children (3 and 5) coming back for more. They love this book and with its fun artwork and gentle ways and I love it too. It is definitely a book that has already kept their attention for years (we started reading this when they were 1 and 3 and we feel its a great addition to any kid's library.

A warmly presented story about learning to clean up

Monster Toddler is a charming picturebook for children ages 2 to 5 and is about Timothy, a delightful toddler boy with a "monstrous" alter ego. When Timothy puts on a monster suit and becomes Monster Toddler, he lands himself into a monster-sized mess of trouble! Gentle color illustrations by John Wallace add a very special touch to his warmly presented story about learning to clean up after one's mistakes and tantrums.