Monsters

Chances are you might know a kid that is scared of monsters.  They can't sleep at night because of monsters, or maybe they need the light on.  Marilyn in the book Marilyn's Monster gives monsters a new name.  All the sudden monsters aren't to be feared, but they are friends to play with.

Everyone in Marilyn's class was getting a monster.  You had to wait for your monster, your monster would come and find you.  Your monster might find you riding your bike, or taking a test at school.  The problem is Marilyn waited and waited for her monster but he never came and Marilyn was the only kid without a monster. She had no one to play with or laugh with.  She had no one to keep her safe at night. Monsters were pretty great and Marilyn really wanted one.  She could not wait anymore and decided to go and find her monster. She walked and walked and searched and searched.  She yelled out "WHERE ARE YOU!" and heard a soft voice reply, "here."  She had found her monster!  He had gotten lost and stuck but Marilyn came to save him.  Marilyn took him home and they were best friends!

Marilyn and her monster might help your child get over a fear of monsters.  You could also have your child draw and create their own monster.  All the monsters in the book are so different and unique, just like our children.  What kind of monster would your child come up with?

Here is a blog with some really fun monster craft ideas:

Here are some yummy to eat Monster Cupcakes:

Happy Reading!

Laura