Alan H. Jordan

I received kindle edition of The Monster on Top of the Bed by Alan H Jordn just a few days ago. I would love to thank the author for giving me the opportunity to read a very nice story. I've decided to read it with my 3 year-old daughter last night, and I laughed out loud when she asked me whether there's a critter under the bed (because I answered her that critter would only live under the bed if she never tidy up her bedroom!).

This book has a very simple story with very cute drawn pictures (and colorful, too). This makes my daughter loves to point out everything that she saw on the book. "Mummy, what's this/that?" as she pointed out Karrit who was hiding under Suzy's bed. I find this book has a very interesting story as my daughter keeps on asking me about Karrit (and why Karrit has a weird look, etc). It keeps my daughter attached with the storyline. I love the concept of this book especially when there's a few quizzes after the story that will keep children involved in this story.

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Let me first start off by saying that I love, love, love that the CD-ROM includes a Spanish and Italian version. It is great for kids who may have Spanish or Italian as their first language or even for those that don't. Kids can listen to it in other languages if they want and there's even a few Spanish and a few English versions to choose from.

The book fits nicely in the cd case, so you'll always have one with the other!

The book is about Suzy learning to confront her fear of monsters and that not all "monsters" are scary. She learns that people and "monsters" that come from different backgrounds can be friends and learn to understand each other and that there is no real reason to fear each other.

It is a great book to help kids overcome their fear of what they think is lurking in the corners of their room. The book even references a little chant that Suzy's grandmother taught her to help banish the monsters. The pictures and text are inviting and easy to read. It is an enjoyable book for anyone child that still loves picture books. The questions in the back of the book invite you to ask your child reading comprehension questions after the book or even have them listen to the book in other languages and try to see if they can't understand parts of the story that way.

In addition, the CD-ROM includes a few bonus features such as; extra stories or poems and interviews with the author and illustrator.

Overall, I say it is a great and enjoyable book for kids and one that you can use to help them banish their fears of the night and unknown.

(*Note: I was given a free copy of the book & cd in exchange for an honest review from the author through Goodreads Giveaways.)… (meer)