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"I do not eat children," the monster claims. Then the kids, one by one, disappear. With a diverse cast of kids who are as fun to follow as the monster and a surprise ending that’s not the surprise ending you’re expecting, I Do Not Eat Children is sly, droll, and hilarious. Recommended By Gigi L., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
A smooth-talking monster gets what's coming to him in this funny and slyly subversive picture book for fans of There's a Monster in Your Book and We Don't Eat Our Classmates.
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.
Review
"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
About the Author
Marcus Cutler is also the illustrator of You Might Be Special!, The Three Canadian Pigs, and Travel Guide for Monsters Part Deux: A Canadian Adventure, among others. He lives in Ontario, Canada, and he invites you to visit him online at marcuscutler.com.