Mulders, Jean-Paul The Pruwahaha Monster, illustrated
by Jacques Maes and Lise Braekers. PICTURE BOOK. Kids Can Press LTD, 2016.
$15.95.
A child loves to go down the lane with his father to
swing. Not far away, in the forest, a monster wakes from a long sleep and
emerges from his cottage. He is starving and only wants to eat what he loves most
- little children! The monster sneaks up on the unsuspecting child in the
swing, ready to gobble him up, and gives him his best monster roar!
“Prruwwwahhahahaha!” But the child only laughs. The more the
monster tries to terrify, the more the child laughs. How can this be? Has
he lost his monster touch?
Readers can come to their own conclusions about the
imaginative play going on between the child and his father. Clues,
especially at the end, help readers to interpret the story using illustrations
and text. The monster noises will draw in audiences for read aloud fun. The
illustrations are gorgeous and unique and, for me, the highlight of the book.
The beginning may be a bit scary for very young readers and the ending is a
touch weak. But, overall, I really enjoyed the book.
EL - ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Jen M. Elementary Librarian
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