This Book is Not a Bedtime Story
#1 in This Book Series
What’s inside...
Renowned author Eoin McLaughlin and award-nominated illustrator Rob Starling collaborate on a humorous children's book featuring a group of monsters who believe they are scary, but in reality, they are endearing and cuddly. Trying their hardest to frighten others in various spooky settings, these monsters continually fail, revealing their insecurities and desire for a good night's sleep. This book turns the traditional idea of scary monsters on its head, proving that appearances can be deceiving and even monsters have soft sides.
Discussion points
What would you do if you found a magical creature hiding under your bed?
Why do you think the characters in the story reacted the way they did?
What was your favorite part of the adventure, and why?
How did the story make you feel when the adventure got really exciting?
If you could change one thing in the story, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story and ask how they would interact with the characters.
Discuss the emotions displayed by characters in different scenarios to help children identify and communicate their own feelings.
After reading the story, encourage your child to draw a scene from the book or create a continuation of the adventure.
Use expressions and voice modulation to make the story reading session more engaging and lively.
Relate themes from the book to real-life situations to help your child understand the application of the story's lessons.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of resilience
Explanation: Throughout the story, characters face various challenges but continue to try again, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to persevere through difficulties, whether in completing a tough assignment or resolving conflicts with friends.
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences
Explanation: Characters in the book experience the consequences of their actions which teaches children about cause and effect.
Real-World Application: This helps children understand that their actions have results, guiding them to make thoughtful decisions in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Empathy and compassion
Explanation: The characters show kindness and understanding towards each other, highlighting the value of empathy.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to consider the feelings of others and act compassionately in their communities and schools.
Example Lesson: The joy of reading
Explanation: The book playfully engages with the reader, promoting an interactive reading experience.
Real-World Application: This can instill a love for reading, enhancing literacy skills and encouraging children to explore more books.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The narrative's unexpected twists encourage imaginative thinking and creativity.
Real-World Application: Children can apply creative thinking to problem-solving in real life, enabling versatile and innovative approaches to challenges.