Monster Knows Table Manners

by Connie Colwell Miller, Maira Chiodi (Illustrator)

Overview

Monster sits down for a meal. He has an empty tummy. Monster thinks about his manners. “Thanks, Dad, this looks yummy!”

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781479529544
Publisher:	Capstone Pr Inc
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	Monster Knows Manners
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	320L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Connie Colwell Miller is a writer, editor, and teacher who lives and works in Mankato, Minnesota. She studied writing at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, and went on to earn her Masters in Fine Arts in creative writing at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she won an award for her poetry manuscript. She has written over 25 books for kids and published parenting essays and poetry online and in journals around the country. She spends her free time goofing around with her husband and three young, highly spirited children.

Maira Chiodi is an Illustrator and Surface Pattern Designer with a graphic design background. Her work already appeared in magazines, books, games, and wall decals, among other products. Her style is joyful and colorful, with a hint of humor that pleases grown-ups and children alike. She's inspired by nature, animation and the culture from her home country, Brazil. Her imaginary always produces funny weird beings, resulting in a magical and playful universe, where the spectator is immersed in childhood world.

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2014
PreS-Gr 1—Presenting nonfiction in unconventional formats can be an effective way of making complex concepts easily understandable and relatable to young readers. This series attempts to do so through picture books that feature kid-friendly monsters as protagonists, with rhyming narratives that explore manners, responsibility, and politeness. The idea has child appeal, and the illustrations are colorful and engaging, although the rhyme seems a little forced in parts and often overshadows the points being made. In addition, the use of Dr. Seuss—like nonsensical words is amusing but may be confusing to some children who have comprehension issues ("Teacher asks, 'What color is flarp?' A monster blurts out… 'BLUE. Oops! I should have raised my hand. I'M SORRY. I was rude.'"). Cute and visually appealing, but not a must-buy for nonfiction collections.

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