By Petr Horacek (author) , Petr Horacek (illustrator) Part of the Blue Monster series
"Fall in love with this big, blue monster"
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Petr Horáček’s books are real favourites with so many young readers and Blue Monster is set to win hearts too.
All he wants to do is play with his friends but when Rabbit says he doesn’t want to play because he’s sleeping, Blue Monster … well, you’ll have to read the book to find out exactly what he does, ideally with a young person who will find it very funny indeed! The story is full of surprises, with a wonderful page-turning quality and the ending is very satisfying. Blue Monster is an irresistible character and Horáček’s immediately recognisable scribbly, textured illustrations will make everyone want to get out their own crayons too and start drawing.
Blue Monster wants to play with Rabbit - but Rabbit is sleeping and doesn't want to play. SO... what should Blue Monster do?
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Blue Monster does something you should NEVER do and then... he does it again and again!
Now he DEFINITELY has no one to play with! He feels sad, lonely and VERY guilty. But when Blue Monster opens his mouth and YAWNS... what a surprise!
Things may get better after all! If Blue Monster only says he's sorry.
A wonderfully funny and surprising picture book about friendship and forgiveness, that's perfect for reading aloud.
Petr Horáček's bold and imaginative illustrations continue to captivate children and critics. His stories, often about loyalty and belonging, are told with an instinctive warmth and humour and are beautifully brought to life through his evocative use of colour and texture. He has won many awards around the world for classics such as Suzy Goose and A New House for Mouse and was shortlisted for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012. He lives in Worcester.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Blue Monster and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Blue Monster features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Fiction PSHE Titles, Funny, Stories about Family and Friends, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Blue Monster was written by Petr Horacek and published by Otter-Barry Books an imprint of Otter-Barry Books Limited
Blue Monster has 40 pages
Yes it is part of Blue Monster series
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