Customer Reviews

Do Not Build a Frankenstein!

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Children and adults alike will laugh out loud as Frankenstein exasperates and outsmarts his "master" at every turn. Until the end, when he shows what a one-of-a-kind friend he really is. Clever, funny, and sweet. Destined to become a classic.

Ok, I have to admit that I chuckled reading this book about an exasperated kid attempting to free himself from his "annoying" Frankenstein after the thrill has worn off. The goofy and expressive illustrations add to the humor and I think that most kids will enjoy having it read to them, or reading it themselves.

I have to agree *somewhat* with another reviewer regarding the calling of The Monster, "Frankenstein" and this book only further cements the mistaken belief that The Monster of Mary Shelley's novel was violent and even had a name. I've have attempted to correct this error over the years with my elementary students, but pretty much to no avail. When I do mention it, they let me know that "Yes" they know it was the doctor's name, but would prefer to the image of the Monster as a MONSTER named Frankenstein. Though, I do use these conversations as a history lesson as to the time period and the context in which Shelley created her novel. Most express shock when they learn she was only 19 when she wrote it.

Otherwise, just enjoy this fun book like I did.

The story was cute, the illustrations were good... unfortunately it's a slap in the face of classic literature. It may come to surprise some bought up on this sort of reading that Frankenstein is NOT a monster. He is a scientist and created a monster in the great book "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley. I find it sad that a book drawing inspiration from another great book could get it so wrong- and that children reading this book will grow up thinking Frankenstein was the monster...not the creator.

Just a fun, short story book. Cute illustrations. Boy character moves to a new town to get away from the Frankenstein he built. Boy character is telling all the kids in the new town why they should not build a Frankenstein, when Frankenstein shows up and ask if anyone wants to play. Of coarse, they all do. Including boy character. Fun, quick read.

Numberman's precious, astute, and funny debut as author/illustrator is an absolute joy to read, whether to yourself or to young ones. It is told briskly and with great humor, and there's a lot going on to enjoy, yet it comes across deceptively simple.

There is as much to look at and appreciate in the gorgeous and hilarious drawings as there is to read and act out in the delightful words. Each aspect adds a layer of enjoyment to the other in a way i have not seen in any other picture book for children. More often than not, books use pictures as a redundant retelling of what you just read. Here Numberman weaves complimentary jokes throughout the tale of a young boy who learns a very important lesson about the nature of friends. i have not had this much fun reading a children's book since Grover's "The Monster At The End Of This Book" Numberman is an absolute talent to watch, and a treasure on the shelf.