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Cómo Capturar a un Monstro
*** Este libro de imágenes vÃvidas, cuenta con diseños a todo color con Kindle emergentes de texto ***
Eric odia tomar un baño. Eric odia cepillarse los dientes. Eric odia ponerse el pijama. Seamos realistas, Eric odia prepararse para ir a la cama.
Afortunadamente, la madre y el padre de Eric tienen el plan perfecto para ayudar a su pequeño. Averigüe lo que un plato de galletas con chispas de chocolate y un monstruo, tienen que ver con eso.
Cómo atrapar a un monstruo es un libro divertido y bellamente ilustrado con un final sorprendentemente dulce que todos los lectores seguramente disfrutarán. Esta es una encantadora historia para los niños y seguramente se convertirá en uno de sus favoritos.
Eric odia tomar un baño. Eric odia cepillarse los dientes. Eric odia ponerse el pijama. Seamos realistas, Eric odia prepararse para ir a la cama.
Afortunadamente, la madre y el padre de Eric tienen el plan perfecto para ayudar a su pequeño. Averigüe lo que un plato de galletas con chispas de chocolate y un monstruo, tienen que ver con eso.
Cómo atrapar a un monstruo es un libro divertido y bellamente ilustrado con un final sorprendentemente dulce que todos los lectores seguramente disfrutarán. Esta es una encantadora historia para los niños y seguramente se convertirá en uno de sus favoritos.
27 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2012
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June 8, 2017
A lovely story about a boy and his monster friend. The ending has a twist that will make the kids giggle. I think this will quickly become one of a child's favorite bedtime books. The minus one star is because the illustrations were a bit digital looking and they lost charm and warmth because of this.
August 24, 2017
This isn't exactly Caldecott or Newberry award territory for children's books but its a sweet story to read for free if you have kindle unlimited. My 5 year old says she loved it but she says that about every book I read her. :)
August 7, 2017
***Rated by my son***
May 26, 2017
Very cute book. I was really in suspense right up until the end. I had it all figured out until I turned the last page and boy was I wrong. My 7 year old loved it. I give it 4 stars because it was very repetitive to the point of making me yawn but it was a great little story.
What a fantastic idea for getting your little one to prepare for bed without a fight.
What a fantastic idea for getting your little one to prepare for bed without a fight.
January 27, 2020
i gotta say the monster might be a different color but it sure reminds me of the character from "Monster Inc" the movie with John Goodman who plays "Sulley". love that movie. i wonder if the author pulled off that character or if it is just a thing in my mind? any who ... fun read ... i use to think after seeing Michael Jacksons' Thriller video that a werewolf was under my bed so i can imagine it might be tough for kids ... not sure when i was younger ...just remember this story??! great illustrations.
December 26, 2017
Oy - the things we do to get our kids to go to bed!
June 4, 2017
A young boy doesn't want to go to sleep until his mother tells him how to catch a monster. Each night the boy quickens on his bedtime routine so he can catch the monster and play with him. At the end of the book, everyone learns the truth of the monster's identity. Children can relate to wanting those last few minutes of play before bed. The monster is never portrayed as scary; the reveal is expected. The illustrations are vivid.
October 11, 2020
Delightful, Great Ending, But Format Issues
This book is a delightful story about a little boy who hates getting ready for bed until his mother creates a game for him to play each night at bedtime. In this game, he leaves snacks for a friendly monster and chants a little rhyme to summon it so they can play before bed - the helicopter game, hide and seek, etc. After a little while each night, the monster tucks him into bed and tells him goodnight.
For those who are wondering, there's a bit at the end to explain the monster's existence. Not everything is quite as it seems, but I promise it adds to the story's cuteness factor. In fact, I was a little torn on whether I would want to recommend this for my young relatives, until I reached the end and realized it would be a great, little gift.
The art looks a smidge like it's emulating a Pixar/DreamWorks type style, but is overall adorable. The story itself is told well and - luckily for the sanity of anyone reading this every night to a child - does not use a rhyme scheme. The only complaint I have is that the spacing is cramped and that makes it slightly difficult to follow what's on each page. I rented the kindle version, so I'm not sure if these issues are present in the print version.
This book is a delightful story about a little boy who hates getting ready for bed until his mother creates a game for him to play each night at bedtime. In this game, he leaves snacks for a friendly monster and chants a little rhyme to summon it so they can play before bed - the helicopter game, hide and seek, etc. After a little while each night, the monster tucks him into bed and tells him goodnight.
For those who are wondering, there's a bit at the end to explain the monster's existence. Not everything is quite as it seems, but I promise it adds to the story's cuteness factor. In fact, I was a little torn on whether I would want to recommend this for my young relatives, until I reached the end and realized it would be a great, little gift.
The art looks a smidge like it's emulating a Pixar/DreamWorks type style, but is overall adorable. The story itself is told well and - luckily for the sanity of anyone reading this every night to a child - does not use a rhyme scheme. The only complaint I have is that the spacing is cramped and that makes it slightly difficult to follow what's on each page. I rented the kindle version, so I'm not sure if these issues are present in the print version.
April 21, 2021
Young Eric hates everything about going to bed. He hates brushing his teeth and putting on his pajamas. He hates washing up too. His mom tells him about the monster who will play with him if he washes up. Eric loves the idea of a monster coming to play with him!
How to Catch a Monster is an adorable book. Young Eric is most likely relatable to children. But what makes him different is he isn't afraid of a monster coming to play with him. This book could be useful to children who are afraid of a monster in the dark, as they just want to play. Although in the end, we find out the monster is actually just his dad, it still may be helpful. This book encourages imagination and play within children, as well as emphasizes the parental/child relationship and the importance of it. These are the reasons I give it five stars.
How to Catch a Monster is an adorable book. Young Eric is most likely relatable to children. But what makes him different is he isn't afraid of a monster coming to play with him. This book could be useful to children who are afraid of a monster in the dark, as they just want to play. Although in the end, we find out the monster is actually just his dad, it still may be helpful. This book encourages imagination and play within children, as well as emphasizes the parental/child relationship and the importance of it. These are the reasons I give it five stars.
November 14, 2019
Excellent bedtime story!
My six year old first grader just read this book to me for the first time tonight; my four year old listening. They both enjoyed reading it and pantomiming was happening during the story. The story is excellent, especially for creating bonding moments between father and son(s). The story is a little long for a six year old but it was so engaging that he couldn’t wait for the next page, never losing interest in reading. The images were also amazing and engaging! A must have for all families!
My six year old first grader just read this book to me for the first time tonight; my four year old listening. They both enjoyed reading it and pantomiming was happening during the story. The story is excellent, especially for creating bonding moments between father and son(s). The story is a little long for a six year old but it was so engaging that he couldn’t wait for the next page, never losing interest in reading. The images were also amazing and engaging! A must have for all families!
November 3, 2021
An amazing children's book. The art is just beautiful. I read this on Kindle Unlimited but it deserves to be a hardcover book. It's such a shame that the text is not part of the illustrations. I hope the paperback is not like this.
Is it?
Little Eric doesn't want to go to brush his teeth, get ready for bed or sleep for the matter. His mother tells him if he hurries to do what he doesn't want a monster will come and play with him. He is thrilled.
A very sweet and funny story. Makes a perfect gift.
Is it?
Little Eric doesn't want to go to brush his teeth, get ready for bed or sleep for the matter. His mother tells him if he hurries to do what he doesn't want a monster will come and play with him. He is thrilled.
A very sweet and funny story. Makes a perfect gift.
November 16, 2017
Eric hates absolutely anything that relates to getting ready for bed. getting dressed..brushing his teeth..so his mom finds out a way to fix that. read the book to find out what happens
this book has great illustrations and keeps you engaged in the book
this book would be great for any early classroom especially ones that still have nap time. its just a fun cute story to share and read aloud.
this book has great illustrations and keeps you engaged in the book
this book would be great for any early classroom especially ones that still have nap time. its just a fun cute story to share and read aloud.
August 31, 2019
What a fun story
This is a fun book. Although I suspected the end, it was still worth reading. The simple illustrations are in vivid color. I gave it 4 stars because I could definitely see it being a child's favorite book, and although I'd be willing to read it almost every day, it's not one I would personally enjoy reading every day. I love that a family enjoyed creating this book together. Thank you, Yu family, for your creativity.
This is a fun book. Although I suspected the end, it was still worth reading. The simple illustrations are in vivid color. I gave it 4 stars because I could definitely see it being a child's favorite book, and although I'd be willing to read it almost every day, it's not one I would personally enjoy reading every day. I love that a family enjoyed creating this book together. Thank you, Yu family, for your creativity.
September 30, 2017
Perfect bedtime book.
Great bedtime book, especially if the child is afraid of monsters in the closet or under the bed. Lol😉. I read this to my 3yr old and she loved it. It is a little lengthy for the little ones with short attention span, however, it could depend on how the book is delivered. :)
Great bedtime book, especially if the child is afraid of monsters in the closet or under the bed. Lol😉. I read this to my 3yr old and she loved it. It is a little lengthy for the little ones with short attention span, however, it could depend on how the book is delivered. :)
July 23, 2019
Playtime with Monster [Kindle Unlimited] � Michael Yu (picture book) July 21, 2019
Boy doesn’t want to go to bed, so Mom enlist Monster to help him get to sleep.
Fabulous picture book with a good story and funny ending.
Child can read along, read by themselves, or have someone read to them.
Four stars.
Boy doesn’t want to go to bed, so Mom enlist Monster to help him get to sleep.
Fabulous picture book with a good story and funny ending.
Child can read along, read by themselves, or have someone read to them.
Four stars.
August 10, 2017
Cute and short
Cute and short for bedtime! Love that it's easily downloadable to my phone for when I forget to grab a book. Great when you need just one more to close out the night
Cute and short for bedtime! Love that it's easily downloadable to my phone for when I forget to grab a book. Great when you need just one more to close out the night
June 1, 2018
Cute little story
Cute little story about a boy who loves monsters. And his parents who want him to clean himself up and go to bed. The story was interesting, but the big reveal at the end came out of left field to me. Other then that, great book.
Cute little story about a boy who loves monsters. And his parents who want him to clean himself up and go to bed. The story was interesting, but the big reveal at the end came out of left field to me. Other then that, great book.
October 6, 2018
Bedtime routine made fun! Monsters are too!
Very enjoyable book that teaches a simple bedtime routine. Repetition is always a great way to learn. Monster is fun and a bit naughty at bedtime! Awesome way to end a day for a little boy or girl.
Very enjoyable book that teaches a simple bedtime routine. Repetition is always a great way to learn. Monster is fun and a bit naughty at bedtime! Awesome way to end a day for a little boy or girl.
February 28, 2019
Awesome book for children with vivid imaginations
My little bug (4 year old granddaughter) says the awesome part is the monster likes to play. Nah Nah(bugs grandma) loves a story that captives her imagination and holds her attention. Thank you for the exciting read.
My little bug (4 year old granddaughter) says the awesome part is the monster likes to play. Nah Nah(bugs grandma) loves a story that captives her imagination and holds her attention. Thank you for the exciting read.
March 31, 2019
Cute
Read this to my son and it was a sweet little story. Makes me think about the time I spend with him and how important it is. That is good enough for me when it comes to mind books.
Read this to my son and it was a sweet little story. Makes me think about the time I spend with him and how important it is. That is good enough for me when it comes to mind books.
April 5, 2019
Sweet bedtime story!!
Great little story to read to the kiddos at night, and it was easy enough to add characters to the story (I inserted my kids� names to make it personal and funny!) This will be a favorite! (kids aged 4-11)
Great little story to read to the kiddos at night, and it was easy enough to add characters to the story (I inserted my kids� names to make it personal and funny!) This will be a favorite! (kids aged 4-11)
July 12, 2019
Great book especially for kids scared of monsters
My grandson loves it because of the twist at the end. I think it helped him not be afraid anymore, of monsters and things in the dark.
My grandson loves it because of the twist at the end. I think it helped him not be afraid anymore, of monsters and things in the dark.
November 26, 2019
4-year-old granddaughter's favorite must have bedtime story
When the little boy calls "1 2 3 come out and play"- that's her line and she does it enthusiastically. The illustrations are great.
When the little boy calls "1 2 3 come out and play"- that's her line and she does it enthusiastically. The illustrations are great.
November 29, 2019
Hmm... I like the twist very much, but... hmm.
I don't like how the parents are drawn. How mom is skinny and curvy with big pouty lips and dad is big and fat. And I don't like the "apples are healthier". :-(
I don't like how the parents are drawn. How mom is skinny and curvy with big pouty lips and dad is big and fat. And I don't like the "apples are healthier". :-(
May 2, 2020
Good bedtime story
This is a wonderful story to read to kids and there are a lot of reading strategies to teach them, such as prediction and learning to read clues throughout the story.
This is a wonderful story to read to kids and there are a lot of reading strategies to teach them, such as prediction and learning to read clues throughout the story.
December 29, 2016
This was a cute book about how a little boy learned to love going to bed. cute illustrations as well! I enjoyed it.
May 11, 2017
Pretty cute
Pretty cute book my 7 and 11 year old boys seemed to really enjoy this, it was read as a bedtime story.
Pretty cute book my 7 and 11 year old boys seemed to really enjoy this, it was read as a bedtime story.
June 1, 2017
Funny Story
As a goodnight story I read this to my son.He spent more time complaining then listening ng to the story. Towers we both enjoyed to that wonderful and loving ending.
As a goodnight story I read this to my son.He spent more time complaining then listening ng to the story. Towers we both enjoyed to that wonderful and loving ending.
June 4, 2017
Cute book to read to the grand kids.
January 6, 2018
Good book
It was cute took a bit long to get to the point though, however we still enjoyed it. And would read again.
It was cute took a bit long to get to the point though, however we still enjoyed it. And would read again.
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