powerful for preschoolers

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	• Go Away, Big Green Monster! Edward R Emberley L,B Kids, 1993 - 32 pages average customer review:based on 65 reviews view larger image
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powerful for preschoolers

With a book like this it is helpful to define what you want to get out of the book. Like several other reviews have mentioned there is not much in the way of plot. However, I don't think the focus of this book should be plot development. This book is about POWER. The power to face scary things, and even the scariest thing of all... the unknown. Through the facinating technique of using dicut pages a monster's face is slowly built, adding one feature at a time. Then, using the same technique, is slowly faded away while the text (and the children experiencing this book)tell each feature to "GO AWAY." It is very fun and empowering.
An added bonus is also that the author uses many descriptive words to identify the parts of the big green monster. Young children get a lot of fun practice in expanding their vocabulary as they repeat the descriptive words.
I highly recommend this book for preschool aged children.

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Face your fears

One reviewer said that this may introduce fears of monsters and other scary stuff to a child who hasn't already thought of it. That's the best... because then you don't have to deal with a long term problem, not the easiest stage to face it. Developmentally, they will sooner or later have fears of the unknown.

The children I have read this book to have loved it... every one. The repetitive nature of saying, "Go away!" makes it endearing to small people, who are learning to predict from page to page. The construction of monster building and dismantling helps the children to face scary things, by letting them face the individual aspects one by one.

In terms of plot, plot isn't necessarily important or relevant to very small children. Plot comprehension comes later. This is an excellent book for children who aren't ready for a simple plot and very entertaining for those older children who are.

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Kid Favorite

This book has been one of our favorites. Both my 7 year old son and his 3 year old sister have went through phases where this was the one book that got toted around the house to be read over and over by mom or any willing sibling. A wonderful book!

Great Book

This book is a lot of fun. We orginally checked it out at the library, but my son loved it so much I had to buy it ofr him. It is great entertainment and teaches your kids not to be afraid of the "Big Green Monster"

Exciting and Fun!!!

This is a GREAT book for kids!! My daughters loved it when they were younger. I have given it to many children as gifts as well. Love this author!!

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