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Jeremy Draws a Monster

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Jeremy was peeking out the window of his apartment on the third floor of a brick building. He never left his own room, but he could see the children playing down below. He had drawn pictures of a cat, a dog, a bunny and an airplane and he decided to take "out his fancy pen" and began to draw a monster. He started near the top of the ceiling, down the wall and across the floor. He took his "fancy pen" drew and drew and filled it in. A few spikes on the head, wide spaced eyes, a cute nose, short arms and legs, a number three on its tummy and a spiked tail and he was done. Or so he thought, because the monster had different ideas!

The monster wanted a sandwich and so Jeremy began to draw again. He gulped it up and was totally rude because he "did not say thank you." He wanted a toaster, a record player, a checkerboard and a comfortable chair. Those crayons were whirling to keep up with the requests. Next he wanted a television. Of course when you have one you need a hot dog. On and on went the monster, getting ruder by the minute. "Are you going to sit there all day? Draw me a hat. I'm going out!" It was nice to have a monster, but this was getting ridiculous. How was he going to get rid of this big pest?

This was a comical little story that will tickle little funny bones. I've heard of things like Build a Bear and when Jeremy built his own monster with his crayon it was totally novel and fun. I liked the quick progression of the story. The more things the monster wanted, the sillier it got. The artwork was simple, childlike and very appealing. Monsters can sometimes be seen as scary things, but this one was just a pest, a fact that won't be lost on the parent of a fearful child. If you have an imaginative youngster that would like to have his or her funny bone tickled, this might be one you should consider!

Unique, beautifully rendered illustrations and a simple, sweet and funny storyline make this book one of our new favorites to read with our 1-year old daughter. It will entertain readers of all ages (even 36+, as the monster's quirky demands leave me giggling each time we read it). Perfect length for bedtime, too.

I have read this book to my 3 year-old preschool class twice and they love it! I love reading it tot hem too! It's funny, not too wordy and has lessons hidden in there too (saying thank you and how to make friends). Looking forward to reading it again.

This is the fifth childrens book I have purchased by Peter McCarty and both grandsons ages 3 and 5 have enjoyed every one. They have asked to have them read over and over again until the 3 year old has memorized each page! "Jeremy draws a Monster" is a cute story and the illustrations are fresh and fun.

My daughter received this for her second birthday and it was instantly one of her favorite books. She now basically has the book memorized and is into monsters because of it! The drawings are simple but unique. The storyline is brief and has some gaps and the book abruptly ends (I thought we were missing a page or two the first time I read it), but she just loves it and has read it over and over on nearly a daily basis for months. I've given this book as a gift several times to children from ages 2 to 4 and it's always beloved by the recipient. Although not perfect, it's a great book for someone who is looking for something a bit different from what is normally on children's shelves.

Just checked this out at the library for my 2.5 year old and it is my favorite book for her. I always love reading it. I love looking at the pictures. Bravo, Peter McCarty.

Bought this for my grandson named (what else), Jeremy! It's a cute, quick story. We were both laughing out loud. Loved it- it's like an updated version of Harold and the Purple Crayon.

As a mom, art teacher, and illustrator, I expected more from this book. I purchased this title for my 3 year old, mostly because he loves to draw and his daddy's name is Jeremy. When I read the reviews, I was prepared for a seriously gigglesome plot. When it arrived and we read the whole story, it was lacking in my opinion. The illustrations are graphically pleasing, but not quite enough to carry the story with the little amount of text. I would have loved to have seen more reaction from "Jeremy" as the monster bossed him around. Seems like more expression in the faces of the characters would have made this story less bland.

I was hoping to love this book. The illustrations are VERY nice, however, the story lacks substance and depth. The monster is demanding and the book just ends.