The package includes the classic title the monster at the end of this book starring everyones favourite sesame street resident grover. This book is geared towards a very young audience because i read it over and the same appeal was not there. In 1996, that little punk elmo horned in on the spotlight in the sequel, another monster at the end of this book. Jun 27, 2000 the monster at the end of this book sesame street big birds favorites board books board book by jon stone, michael smollin illustrator. About the author jon stone was the first head writer for sesame street, and was one of the shows principal directors and producers for more than 24 years. By all accounts, this book is a favorite among toddlers and adults alike. His books include another monster at the end of this book and the alligators a.
I prefer the board book version because, when i read this book to my daughter when she was one and a half, i. At the end of the novel monster, by walter dean myers, many different things happen. The monster at the end of this book favorite childhood. Starring lovable, furry old grover or simply just the monster at the end of this book is a childrens picture book based on the television series sesame street and starring grover. If you stop reading, the book stops, the characters stop. Starring lovable, furry old grover is a childrens picture book based on the television series sesame street and starring grover. Introducing story vision an innovative new format that brings childrens favourite books to life.
Spoiler warning it seems that there is a monster lurking at the end of the book, and grover pleads with the reader not to go further. The sesame street classic, another monster at the end of this booknow available as a sturdy board book for children ages 0 to 3. This was one of my favorite books when i was really little because i would have my mom read it over and over and i would get scared there was a monster and then there was no monster at all at the end. Furry, blue grover stars in this wildly popular golden title that features a monster at the end of this book. A closed book is inert code without life or meaning. Bought the board book because hell still rip paper. Grover is horrified to learn that there is a monster at the end of the book. The sesame street classic, another monster at the end of this book now available as a sturdy board book for children ages 0 to 3. Originally written to introduce young children to the concept of reading a book from beginning to end, the monster at the end of this book is the bestselling sesame street book title of all time. Buy the monster at the end of this book sesame street board book at. Random house books for young readers, 9780375805615, 24pp. Great book, was a favorite of mine as a kid so bought it for my 2 year old as he loves sesame street characters.
Beloved by a generation of fans who have discovered its sweetnatured suspense since the. Why do you think myers made steves innocence or guilt ambiguous. This was one of my alltime favorite books when i was a kid. A guard tells both king and steve that a verdict is awaiting them. The book is all about grover seeing the book title and not wanting to see the monster at the end of this book. It makes kids laugh while giving them at least the first time a little thrill about what might be at the end. Because it could be a mean or good monster and he doesnt want to take the chance of it being a mean monster. The monster at the end of this book, book by jon stone. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. The monster at the end of this book by jon stone scholastic. Sesame street reads the monster at the end of this book duration. The monster at the end of this book sesame street board. Many adults name this book as their favorite little golden book.
Grover is astonishedand toddlers will be delightedto discover who is. The monster at the end of this book is the bestselling sesame street little golden book of all time. Starring lovable, furry old grover or simply just the monster at the end of this book is a childrens picture book based. The monster at the end of this book starring grover. Now available as a sturdy board book for boys and girls ages 0 to 3, it stars a frantic grover trying in vain to prevent readers from turning the pages and finding the monster at the end of the book.
Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old grover as he begs the reader. And closing the book would kill grover, consign him to silence. The monster at the end of this book is a classic 1971 sesame street picture book written by jon stone and illustrated by mike smollin. On the last page the page with the monsterwe see no one but grover. In that first story, grover begged readers not to turn pages, so as to stay away from the monster at the end which turned out to be him. As well as the original book, there is a dvd in a special pop out tray. Grover, the famous sesame street character, keeps you from trying to turn the page only to find that he is the monster at the end of the book. Bring on the tough stuff theres not just one right answer. Generations will recall their first time reading along as lovable, furry old grover begs the. Supernatural the monster at the end of this book tv. Monster is a young adult drama novel by american author walter dean myers and was published by harpercollins in 1999. The monster at the end of this book by jon stone goodreads.
But, a young child will likely have an entirely different view. The monster at the end of this book sesame street big birds. I was playing around with some new screen capture software and. The monster at the end of this book illustrated by michael smollin with pen, ink and dyes, published by random house. Since the common core state standards emerged, people i respect have come out in opposition in a way that reminds me of a book from my childhood. The monster at the end of this book, book by jon stone board. The original little golden book has sent generations of readers into gales of laughter and has. Apr 30, 2015 pdf another monster at the end of this book. It portrays the reality of the american judicial system, and how it mistreats minorities. The monster at the end of this book sesame street big birds favorites board books 9780375805615 by stone, jon. The monster at the end of this book sesame street big birds favorites board books stone, jon, smollin, michael on. This book is a delight to read even if you can guess where the story is going. I stumbled upon a little board book version of this little golden book classic. The monster at the end of the common core education week.
Jon stone was the first head writer for sesame street, and was one of the shows principal directors and producers for more than 24 years. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the. This is the end of the book, and the only one here is. The monster at the end of this book sesame street penguin. The monster at the end of this book sesame street big bird. This book will be available shortly on the international childrens digital library, a joint project of the internet archive and university of maryland. He begs readers not to turn the pages, but of course kids feel they just have to see this monster for themselves. The monster at the end of this book ebook download free. This interactive story features the hilarious efforts of grover to prevent elmo and the reader from getting to the end of the book to find whatever may be there. In the book, the adorable muppet grover tries to stop children from turning the pages so they will never reach the end of the book, where he believes there will be a monster. The idea of a monster waiting there is not entirely inviting. Grover tries to stop you from turning each page to delay reaching the monster at the end of the book.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Steve, sixteen and in prison awaiting a murder trial, is an african american teen and. To ask other readers questions about the monster at the end of this book, please.
What would have happened if steve decided not to testify. I will always remember tonja gardner reading this book in sacrament meeting when i was a kid. Grover is astonishedand toddlers will be delightedto discover who is really the monster at the end of the book. Another monster at the end of this book sesame street series. This 1971 little golden book was a staple of my childhood. With jared padalecki, jensen ackles, misha collins, kurt fuller. Now available as a sturdy board book for boys and girls ages 0 to 3, it stars a frantic grover trying in vain to prevent readers from turning the pages and finding the monster at the end of the. Another monster at the end of this book sesame street. It was written by series writer and producer jon stone and illustrated by michael smollin, and originally published by little golden books in 1971. The monster at the end of this book sesame street big birds favorites board books. It consists entirely of grover pleading with the reader, more and more desperately, to stop reading the book because hes read the. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Many, many adults name this book as their favorite little golden book. The monster at the end of this book is an app version of the classic sesame street picture book from the 1970s.
Starring lovable, furry old grover big birds favorites board books board book common um, one of the best books ever. The monster at the end of this book video dailymotion. The monster at the end of this book sesame street big birds favorites board books author. He is on trial for a murder that he is almost sure he did not commit. The monster at the end of this book is available in a golden book hardcover format its a thin cardboard cover with paper pages or a board book format. Aug 11, 2010 and closing the book would kill grover, consign him to silence. He immediately begs the reader not to finish the book, so as to avoid meeting this dreadful scary. We have tons of study questions for you here, all completely free.
The monster at the end of the common core education. Jennifer kendall is an english teacher, librarian, and writer specializing in young adult and childrens literature. For more apps recommendation for kids, please visit if you like this video, please give me a like and share. Parents need to know that another monster at the end of this book. Smollin, michael and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Sam and dean try to figure out how he knows so much about them. In the story, grover begs the reader to stop turning pages because each page brings us closer to a monster at the end of the book, and grover is afraid of monsters. The monster at the end of this book hardcover may, 2003. Based on a 2007 online poll, the national education association named the book one of its teachers top 100 books for children. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page for fear of a monster at the end of the book. I prefer the board book version because, when i read this book to my daughter when she was one and a half, i always let her do the page turns herself. The monster at the end of this book internet archive. In 1999, in his young adult book monster, walter dean myers introduced readers to a young man named steve harmon. It has since become the alltime bestselling sesame street book title and has been cited as a modern classic of childrens literature.
It consists entirely of grover pleading with the reader, more and more desperately, to stop reading the book because hes read the title page and is afraid to meet the monster. The monster at the end of this book sesame street big. Lovable, furry old grover is distressed to learn that theres a monster at the end of this book. May, 2003 the monster at the end of this book hardcover may, 2003. The monster at the end of this book literature tv tropes. Grover is astonishedand kids are delightedto discover who is really the monster at the end of the book. While this book wasnt exceptional or moving, walter dean myers does a good job with the entire book. Click to read more about the monster at the end of this book by jon stone.
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