
I Do Not Eat Children
Marcus Cutler
(Author)Description
A big orange creature lurks in a crowded playground...but don't worry! He would never eat a child. What do you think he is...a MONSTER? And kids are definitely not disappearing every time you turn a page. You're imagining things. The monster has nothing to hide; in fact, he loves children. And he would never, ever, ever--oops! There goes another kid....
This laugh-out-loud story will keep readers guessing until the end, then send them straight back to the beginning to keep a close eye on the wily monster (and the one kid who knows exactly what he's up to). A great read aloud for bedtime (or anytime!), this silly and subversive picture book delivers poetic justice and giggles galore.
Product Details
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Publish Date | February 20, 2024 |
Pages | 40 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780316474726 |
Dimensions | 8.6 X 11.1 X 0.3 inches | 0.8 pounds |
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Reviews
"This tale of comeuppance employs page turns to ratchet up tension, and will likely hold listeners rapt during read-alouds.... Cutler tees up and then tickles reader expectations in this deliciously dark tale in which a mischief-maker ultimately gets (ahem, becomes?) its just desserts."
--Shelf Awareness"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."--Booklist
"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.... Great fun as a read aloud and for newly independent readers, this tale is sure to bring the giggles."--School Library Journal
"Readers will enjoy flipping back and forth to see which children have vanished as the not-monster denies all involvement in the rapid and reliable disappearances.... Kids will gobble this tale up."--Kirkus Reviews
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