Jeremy Draws a Monster by Peter McCarthy
Henry Holt & Company, September 2009
Suitable for: Ages 3-6 pre-school – Grade One
Themes/topics: This is a story about wanting to be alone and not wishing to socialise with other children, whether you are a dreamer or introvert. The story shows you what can happen when you let that go too far and you really ought to make friends. It’s a great story for teaching introverted kids to let go and just play.
Opening and Brief synopsis:
Jeremy lived on the top floor of a three-storey apartment building.
Synopsis: Alone in his room, Jeremy draws amonster. But then themonster wants lunch! As his creation takes over, Jeremy begins to wonder how he will ever get rid of themonstrous nuisance.He entertains his unwanted guest all day, but enough is enough. Jeremy finally draws him a bus ticket out of town!
Links to resources: Activities for introverted kids, parenting tips for the shy child, more parenting tips, monster crafts.
I loved the twist in this tale and the beautiful interesting illos. It seems like a really unique book in many ways. Definitely one you can learn a lot from in terms of writing a pb. Love it!
Have a great weekend and don’t forget to check out all the PPBF’s over on Susanna’s blog.
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LOVE the premise of this book (cool cover, too!). This one is definitely going on the list for the future grandchild
What a fantastic story! I have to admit my eldest has a tendency to want to stay inside and daydream, especially on school days. If he could stay in his pajamas after nap time he would be in heaven.
Have a toddler about to turn three this weekend, He enjoys being with people. He might like the book though.
Sounds amazing. I love Jeremy’s solution to get rid of the monster.
Future grandchild! How exciting, Barbara!
My eldest is a bit of a dreamer too, Kristen.
Happy Birthday to your toddler, Yatin!
So do I Connie, it was very clever. I wonder if a child of that age would come up with that on their own, but that’s the beauty of make-believe.
Looks like a fun one. I’m adding it to my list.
What a sweet book! I’ll have to see if I can find this one.
You’ll love it, Stacy and Christie
So cute. If my kids were younger–I think I would be spending a lot of money on picture books.
Have a great weekend
Great topic in this one, and I do love that blue monster.
As you know, I love this book (and everything Peter McArty has written!) So delightful! Thanks so much for adding this one to our list!
I’d better check out his others and Coleen I would be spending a lot more if I could get my munckins reading more.
Good to see something written with shy kids in mind. Thanks, Catherine!
I think I saw this being reviewed before or else I have read it. Love the idea. We do need more pbs with shy kids in mind.
This book sounds like it has a great theme! The cover illustration looks really good. I think I should try to find this book! I would love it if my drawings came to life (as long as they weren’t bad drawings or evil drawings…)
Beth – you are a great ambassador for those in need.
Clar- I hope it’s not on the PPB page, I knew I ought to check it.
Erik this whole concept would make a great poem.
Always like to see a book written for kids who are shy. Wish I had it for my blog. Great revew and topic!
My computer must be acting up, because there are several reviews that I can’t see on Susanna’s blog — yours was one and so was Nessa’s.
Pat I think I was thinking of you but Beth too has some great ones. Mine did finally go up this afternoon. It always plays up on me.
This book has been on my TBR list for a while. Will need to bump it to the top after this review. My older daughter is a bit shy, will need to check this book out.
Great Darshana!
Great looking book and great story, one I could have done with as a kid. I am a huge dreamer…… still am…lol.
So am I, Diane
At last it’s coming in useful.
I love how Jeremy can send the monster away. That’s an awesome superpower to have.
sandi
rubber boots and elf shoes
Yes Sandy if only we could send all monsters away like that lol.
What a wonderful idea for a story… I think we need more stories about the quiet kid who wants o be allowed to just be… Great book choice.
I’m finally catching up again on blog posts. Thanks for your patience!
Very true, I think you’ll be surprised by the ending, Elizabeth
OH, now I should seek it out in the library and catch up.
Diane, Sandi and Elizabeth, dreaming is now an asset for us writers. This is a wonderful book with a surprise ending. Thanks for the blog love.