Molly and the Night Monster

Title

Molly and the Night Monster

Author

Christopher Wormell

Type

Junior Picture Book, Picture Book for Preschoolers

Call Number

JP WOR

ISBN

9780224070737

When Molly wakes up in the middle of the night and hears the sound of a step on the stairs, her imagination runs absolutely wild. It could be a crocodile creeping up to catch her . . . or a giant giraffe outside on the landing . . . or an enormous elephant turning the doorknob and opening the door . . . or even a night monster coming to gobble her up. But when Molly surprises the tiptoeing beast, she gets an even bigger surprise of her own!

Review

“When Molly wakes up in the middle of the night, and hears the sound of a step on the stair, her imagination runs absolutely wild…

An enchanting bedtime story, with a comforting hug of an ending, from the creator of George and the Dragon and Two Frogs.”

What could be coming up the stairs? Is it a crocodile? Or a bear? Or a very quiet hippopotamus? The incredulity of Molly’s imagination will bring a smile to many children’s faces even as they identify with the familiar situation.

The animals are drawn in a lovable fashion (some are even smiling) and the pictures are depicted realistically in shades of blue, reflecting night-time. The text is short, simple and easy to follow. This book is suitable as part of a bedtime story routine that can end with a hug and a kiss! Molly and the Night Monster was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2009.

By Lim Sieu Pin, National Library Board

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