A First Look at Monsters

by Emma Carlson-Berne

Overview

Introduce beginning readers to three monsters that have captured the imaginations of humans for centuries: griffins, krakens, and centaurs. Carefully leveled text is paired with images that aid reader comprehension.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541596832
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Bumba Books - Fantastic Creatures
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Emma Carlson Berne has written and edited more than two dozen books for young people. She holds a master's degree in composition and rhetoric from Miami University. Emma lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and two sons. Visit her online at http://emmacarlsonberne.com/.

Editorial Reviews

"Readers engage with the material, stretch their imaginations, and relate the topic to prior knowledge and experiences. Recommended for school and public library collections."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2020

PreS-Gr 1—These titles for beginning readers are surprisingly substantive and feature popular topics, engaging texts, and short sentences. Appealing covers work with striking interior photos, illustrations, and other artwork. Some of the illustrations show racially diverse young children and families. A labeled diagram depicting the creature's body parts and a picture glossary conclude each volume. Another highlight is the inclusion of at least one critical thinking question; answers appear on subsequent pages with examples. Readers engage with the material, stretch their imaginations, and relate the topic to prior knowledge and experiences. VERDICT Recommended for school and public library collections. Teachers and educators can encourage students to draw their favorite creatures and tell stories about them.

School Library Journal