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Goodnight, Little Monster
Last updated Thursday, October 14, 2021
Author: Helen Ketteman
Illustrator: Bonnie Leick
Date of Publication: 2010
ISBN: 076145683X
Grade Level: Kindergarten (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Oct. 2021
Synopsis:
Little Monster needs to get ready for bed. That means howling at the moon, scrubbing his scales, getting into his creepy PJs, and enjoying a nice snack before bed: worm juice and baked beetle bread. And, of course, Little Monster's mother is nearby to tuck Little Monster into bed and turn on his night-light - because even little monsters can be afraid of the dark. Sweet dreams, Little Monster!
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The theme could be how people unlike us could do things differently but still have much in common.
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Take the time to look at details in the illustrations, so the kids can notice. (There’s a spider on every page.)
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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The theme could be how people unlike us could do things differently but still have much in common.
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Take the time to look at details in the illustrations, so the kids can notice. (There’s a spider on every page.)
Vocabulary
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scale – thin flat piece that covers some animals like skin, on snakes or fish, for example
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plump – fat or thick
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PJs – pajamas
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tangle – make messy, perhaps in confusing knots
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floss – dental floss, using a string to clean between teeth
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slug – a slimy little creature, like a snail without a shell
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monstrous – big or impressive (Don’t have to be a monster to be monstrous)
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Do you think this monster is scary? Does he look cute and friendly?
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Do you take a bath at night or in the morning? Does your bathtub look like Monster’s?
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What do you think his “purry growl” sounds like? Can you make that noise?
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What do your favorite PJs look like?
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Would you want a snack of worm juice and beetle bread? What would you like instead? Can you imagine other gross food and drink that Monster might like?
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Is there a book you like to read at bedtime?
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Do you have a favorite stuffed animal in your bed?
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| Craft ideas: |
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The reader or teacher can use the white board to draw different monsters using suggestions from the kids. (Does it have horns? Claws? How many eyes? What do its ears look like? what color? Big or little? etc.) They could be funny or scary. Which monster is your favorite?
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Get some paper and crayons and draw a jack-o-lantern face. Share with your friends if you want.
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Check our craft ideas on Pinterest!
https://www.pinterest.com/readingtokids/october-2021-halloween-monsters-and-magic/
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Show and Tell: Does anyone have a stuffed animal at home that you can show us? Go get it!
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Check this website for more suggestions: http://readingtokids.org/ReadingClubs/CraftTips.php
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Share stories about plans for Halloween. Will they wear costumes? What will they be? Do they trick-or-treat? What’s the best candy?
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Watch the magician video together.
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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