The Monster at the End of this Book (Big Little Golden Book) (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Michael Smollin (Illustrator)

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Product Description

Many, many adults name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page—for fear of a monster at the end of the book. “Oh, I am so embarrassed,” he says on the last page . . . for, of course, the monster is Grover himself! This all-time favorite is now available as a Big Little Golden Book—perfect for lap-time reading.

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Many, many adults name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page?for fear of a monster at the end of the book. ?Oh, I am so embarrassed,? he says on the last page . . . for, of course, the monster is Grover himself! This all-time favorite is now available as a Big Little Golden Book?perfect for lap-time reading.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Golden Books (May 11, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037582913X
• ISBN-13: 978-0375829130
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (193 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,996 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't turn the page!, January 6, 2003

By	Riley McCarthy (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Monster at the End of This Book (Big Bird's Favorites Board Books) (Board book)

I wandered into the room of my best friend's three-year-old son, preparing to read him a book before he went to bed. When I saw this book among the pile on his floor, I got nostalgic. Really nostalgic. My mom read me the same book when I was his age, and I love, LOVE this book.

Not only does it teach you that sometimes the answer to all of your questions is right in front of you, but it does so by giving you pages of Grover, one of the most hysterical, lovable Muppets. The rattling of Grover's nerves, and the actual building of suspense in a picture book, keep the reader turning the book's pages -- even though Grover BEGS you not to do so. The reader is actually included in the narrative, for the book involves only Grover talking to the reader. The book thus becomes involving very quickly and entertaining throughout it.

Plus, the final punchline is a great payoff.

If you have children, this is an absolute must. Unlike other books from children's shows, this one's intelligent, maintains proper values and isn't beat-me-over-the-head annoying.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Memories in the Making, June 24, 2001

By	Summer Belle "Word Affectionado" (East Coast, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Monster at the End of This Book (Big Bird's Favorites Board Books) (Board book)

Grover is more than a little nervous - after all, there's a MONSTER at the end of the book. So, he enacts all kinds of zaniness like gluing the pages together in order to keep (protect) YOU (not him!!) from the monster at the end of the book.

This is the only book I remember my dad reading to me - EVER. (Probably because I asked for it a million times!!) He would act the parts out and change his voice and I would roll on the floor with laughter. When it came to Grover's antics, my dad would pretend that the pages really *were* stuck together. He'd grunt and groan and s-l-o-w-l-y turn the pages.

I read it to my kids - my children and students alike - in the same manner. And you know what? Everyone rolls on the floor giggling. Everyone has a good time.

I highly recommend this one - it is a great story about the wacky ways we devise to avoid what we think we fear. BUT, it is also a great way to build memories that will last forever with your children.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HELLO EVERYBODEEE!, September 25, 2000

By	Soaring Heart - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: The Monster at the End of This Book (Jellybean Books(R)) (Hardcover)

Grover was my favorite Sesame Street character as a child (and still is) and for some strange reason it isn't easy to find books on him. This one is so cute and adorable, just like "Lovable, Furry, Old Grover" himself!

As the adult you open the first page and instantly know the conclusion but looking at it from a child's viewpoint it is suspensefully entertaining. If you have a child that pushes books away alot I promise you he or she will NOT do that with THIS BOOK!

I highly recommend this book up to age 100! It is simply hiliarious! (When I first read it in the store I cracked up laughing and people were looking at me and I didn't care!) BUY THIS BOOK! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED--I PROMISE! YOU'LL PROBABLY LOVE IT MORE THAN YOUR CHILD! IT IS VERY FUN TO READ!