Birthday Monsters! (Boynton on Board) (Board book)

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The birthday child looks very much like a hippopotamus. Her friends, the birthday monsters, arrive just after dawn, bring presents, make a wonderful mess and clean it up. Part of an appealing new board-book series. -- New York Times Book Review, 3/13/94

Product Description

A die-cut cover opens to reveal chunky pages full of delightful dinosaurs singing, dancing, lumbering, galloping, and gallivanting in a board book that celebrates chaotic silliness.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Board book: 24 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (January 12, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563054434
• ISBN-13: 978-1563054433
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,124 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best birthday book ever!, September 29, 1997

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I bought this book for my daughter's first birthday recently. We both love it! The first time I read it I couldn't help laughing at the story. The illustrations are so eye catching and colorful. I would recommend this book if you have a birthday party coming up for almost any age!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Book for Birthdays, with learning opportunities, May 16, 2000

By	M. Skidmore (GA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fun book about birthdays that is great for children; it is equally entertaining for any adult who's given a party for toddlers or less-than-gracious guests! My 2-year-old loves it; it's aimed at a slightly older child than some of the Boynton standards, such as "Barnyard Dance." In addition, it offers parents the opportunity to discuss what happens at birthday parties, good vs. bad monsters/behavior, and - with older children - how to be a good guest.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great children's book from as early as age 1!, April 11, 2003

By	Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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I bought this book for my neice's first birthday, and she loves it! The pictures are wonderful, and the text is written in Boynton's usual melodic style--my neice certainly seemed to respond to the sound of others reading the words to her. The story describes five birthday monsters arriving and taking over on "your" birthday; although the monsters themselves aren't scary, young children who can comprehend the story might become upset by certain scenes (eg, the monsters eat all "your" cake!)--but of course, there is a happy ending. An engaging, fun story for young children.