The Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street)

By Jon Stone, Michael Smollin (illustrator),

Book cover of The Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street)

Book description

The Monster at the End of This Book is a classic, adored by toddlers and adults alike. This collectible kit includes a mini book version of The Monster at the End of this Book, featuring the full text and illustrations from the original classic story, and a plush Grover backpack…

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Why read it?

3 authors picked The Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book does such a good job of engaging the reader. I love how Grover communicates with the reader and actively tries to stop them from moving forward.

It doesn’t hurt that Grover is my favorite Sesame Street character, and his energetic voice came through in the text.

From Omar's list on self-aware picture books.

I loved reading this book as a kid. It’s so fun and funny. It inspired me to become an author. It’s one of the first ever books where you feel like the main character responds directly to you. 

Grover, from Sesame Street, is terrified there’s a monster at the end of the book. How does he know? The title page told him! So he begs you not to turn the page. He tapes them down. He nails boards over them. He builds a wall between you and the book, anything to stop you from bringing the monster closer. 

I won’t…

Okay, we all know who the monster at the end of this book really is but come on: it’s all in the journey!  Please don’t turn that page! “Maybe you do not understand. There is a monster at the end of this book!” Too funny to resist. Who doesn’t love doing the Grover voice? Just watch your little one reach for that page and enjoy the giggles.

From Melinda's list on making you and your kids laugh out loud.

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