  | I do not eat children Author: Cutler, Marcus | |
| Price: $21.68 | ||
Summary:
A monster claims he would never eat a child as the children playing around him suspiciously disappear one by one.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: .80 Points: .5 Quiz: 556480 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (12/15/23)
School Library Journal (02/01/24)
Booklist (02/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 02/01/2024 PreS-Gr 2—A smiley, orange creature is adamant in his stance of not eating children and does not appreciate being accused of such a thing. The story begins with the uni-browed monster alongside different children who are enjoying various activities—playing an instrument, flying a kite, and knitting, to name a few. However, someone is missing on each page as the story moves along and the monster continues his protests. What happens at the end is both deserving and comical. Young bibliophiles will enjoy turning every page of Cutler's silly story as they will be looking to see who, if anyone, survives until the end. VERDICT Great fun as a read-aloud and for newly independent readers, this tale is sure to bring the giggles.—Kerra Mazzariello - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 02/01/2024 An orange monster wearing green-and-yellow striped pants stands among a group of children engaged in separate activities. In vividly colored digital illustrations, a boy flies a kite and a girl plays the trumpet, while another child using a wheelchair knits. Ballet, martial arts, and reading are some of the others’ interests. Addressing the reader directly, the monster proclaims that it does not eat children. With each page turn, however, a child disappears. Are they simply leaving? When the monster releases a burp, however, the tone begins to change. Included in the burp’s noxious fumes are some of the missing children’s belongings. When only one child remains, the monster reiterates that it does not eat children. That last girl replies, “I do eat liars.” The final image shows her happily returning to her reading, the green-and-yellow striped pants now empty. The monster appears comical rather than scary, which makes the ending less expected. As in Jon Klassen’s Hat books, there’s no last-minute rescue, but most child readers will find this narrative hilarious rather than horrifying. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
