Tickle Monster Laughter Kit [Hardcover]

Josie Bissett (Author), Kevan Atteberry (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 2009 | Age Range: 1 and up

Share the treasured gift of laughter with your child! Josie Bissett's enchanted new book is well on its way to becoming a celebrated children's classic. A loveable monster with big puffy mitts has just flown in from Planet Tickle. His mission is to bring joy and laughter to Planet Earth. How? By tickling any child who happens to follow along in this book. Parents read aloud and do the tickling while their children squirm and giggle with delight.

The book comes with magical blue Tickle Monster mitts, with holes in the fingertips to make it easy for parents to instantly transform themselves into Tickle Monster and turn pages while tickling.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Tickle Monster is a whimsical story that will allow you to read, tickle and laugh all at the same time--together with a child you love! Parents everywhere will love this book and the family interaction it inspires." --Big Picture Scrapbook

"Need a gift idea that will help you look like a hero? Kids and parents alike will get a big laugh out of Tickle Monster. Written by Josie Bissett (remember Jane from "Melrose Place"?) this lovable blue monster is out to tickle any child within reach...and stir up a monster load of fun." --The Today Show

"Tickle Monster possesses the power of joyful laughter! This book holds the key to having a wonderful bonding and delightful story-time experience with your child. Really fun!" --The Children's Book Review

"Congratulations Tickle Monster! You have won the PTPA seal of approval for excellence in children's programming." --PTPA Media

Congratulations. Tickle Monster has won the Publisher's Choice Award from the Family Magazine Group, celebrating the best in family products and programs. --Family Magazine Group

From the Author

"The best sound in the world is the glorious sound of my children laughing. Children love playfulness. They love silliness and they LOVE being tickled! Laughing together creates a bond like no other. To me, there is no greater gift than the gift of shared laughter and memories. I thank each and every one of you for giving your child the magical gift of laughter and connection through this book. A portion of the proceeds for this book will go to Art With Heart, Healing Youth Through Creativity." -Josie Bissett

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Product Details

• Age Range: 1 and up
  
• Hardcover: 36 pages
• Publisher: Compendium Inc; Har/Toy edition (September 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932319832
• ISBN-13: 978-1932319835
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 10.9 x 3.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (201 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #54 in Books > Children's Books > Humor
  • #62 in Books > Children's Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy & Magic

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Married and Engineer December 17, 2009

By Engineer in the Family

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

As a parent, this is my new favorite book. It hits my top 3 of all time favorite children books, and you MUST buy the book with the mitts. This hardboard case open and closes with magnets for easy reuse. The monster tickle mitts for adults are included with the book. Although, we let our three year old wear them and tickle us as we go through the pages. It's a must have for every family!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly entertaining for parents and children. January 17, 2010

By Luxette

Format:Hardcover

I purchased this as a gift for our daughter for Christmas and it has been a hit since. On the first day, she toddled over to us 5 times to read it. Since, she brings us the gloves at least once a day and proclaims, "Tickle?"

It's a bit of a long read for an 18 month old but she loves it so much she always requests to finish it in its entirety.

It also provides alot of exercise for the reader as you're guaranteed to chase around your listener as he/she anticipates the tickles.

With this set alone, I've seen my daughter learn to anticipate, learn words, learn to clean up and learn to start and finish a book.

At the end of the story, she also puts the gloves and book away in her special box which is easy to open for a toddler.

I highly recommend this book.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Soon to be a classic! December 15, 2009

By K. Staudenmaier

Format:Hardcover

I just recieved this for our daughters first christmas, she is only eight months old but already loves the mitts! I read it to her and strait away she was giggling, actually both of us were! The gloves are so soft too! This is seriously going to be a household favorite and what a great way to spend some quality time with your children and create memories. I LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!! Everyone I know with kids will be getting this as a gift from me, you won't be sorry!