ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: HEY, THAT’S MY MONSTER! by Amanda Noll and Howard McWilliam
Hello, reading friends! It’s me, Ani. Today, I want to say a special hello to my friend Julian, who lives in the Virgin Islands. Hi, Julian! I’m waving to you all the way from California. I hope you enjoy our story today, and I’m so glad you’re my reading friend.
Today, we’re going to read a fun story about Ethan and his little sister, Emma. Ethan has a monster named Gabe who helps him sleep. But now, Emma needs a monster too! Let’s find out if Ethan can help Emma find her own monster as we read “Hey, That’s My Monster.”
One night, Ethan looked under his bed for Gabe, his monster. But instead of Gabe, he found a note that said, “So long, kid. Gotta go. Someone needs me more than you.” Ethan was surprised! Gabe was his monster, but now Emma needed a monster to help her stay in bed and sleep.
Ethan tiptoed to Emma’s room and found Gabe there! Ethan asked Gabe to come back, but Gabe said he would give Ethan three chances to find a monster for Emma. If not, Gabe would stay with Emma.
Emma came into the room, and Ethan had an idea. He asked Emma to knock on the floor. When she did, a monster named Agatha appeared. But Agatha was too funny, and Emma just laughed. So Agatha left.
Next, a monster named Cynthia came out. She had claws and made noises, but Emma thought Cynthia was fun and played with her tail. Cynthia left too.
Then, a monster named Vladimir appeared with tentacles. But Emma thought he was fun too and played with him. Vladimir left, and Ethan was worried he would lose Gabe forever.
Just when Ethan thought he couldn’t find a monster for Emma, Gabe came back. Gabe tried to scare Emma into bed, but Emma wasn’t afraid. She called Gabe “Fuzzy” and kept playing.
Suddenly, they heard a tiny noise. It was Stella, Gabe’s little sister! Stella was perfect for Emma. Emma was a little scared of Stella’s hiccups, and she finally got into bed.
Gabe laughed and said Stella was the perfect monster for Emma. Now, Emma had Stella, and Ethan had Gabe back. Everyone was happy, and they all went to sleep.
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Monster Match-Up: Create your own monster! Gather some craft supplies like paper, crayons, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners. Draw or build a monster that you think would be perfect for helping someone sleep. Think about what makes your monster special. Is it funny, friendly, or maybe a little bit spooky? Share your monster with your friends or family and explain why it would be a good bedtime buddy.
Monster Sounds: Imagine what sounds different monsters might make. With a friend or family member, take turns making monster noises. Try to guess what kind of monster the sound belongs to. Is it a big monster with a deep growl, or a tiny monster with a squeaky hiccup? Use your imagination and have fun creating a monster symphony!
Bedtime Monster Hunt: Before bedtime, pretend to go on a monster hunt in your room. Look under the bed, in the closet, or behind the curtains. What kind of monster do you think might be hiding there? Use a flashlight to explore and make up a story about the monster you find. Remember, these monsters are friendly and just want to help you sleep!
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Hello, reading friends! It’s me, Ani. Today, I want to give a special shout-out to my friend Julian, who lives in the Virgin Islands. Hi, Julian! I’m waving to you all the way from California. I hope you enjoy our story today, and I’m so glad you’re my reading friend.
Today, we’re going to read another book about Ethan, our friend from “I Need My Monster.” It turns out he has a little sister who needs a monster of her own. Let’s see if Ethan can help her find one as we read “Hey, That’s My Monster.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me!
**”Hey, That’s My Monster,” written by Amanda Noll, illustrated by Howard McWilliam.**
Tonight, when I looked under the bed for my monster, I found this note instead: “So long, kid. Gotta go. Someone needs me more than you.”
What? Gabe was my monster! Nobody needed him more than me, but someone sure did need a monster—my little sister, Emma. Now that Emma slept in a toddler bed, she liked to climb out, roam the house, and play noisy games at night. I knew a monster would keep her in bed so she could fall asleep, but not my monster. I had to get Gabe back.
I tiptoed across the hall to Emma’s room. She wasn’t even there, but Gabe was! I gulped, zoomed across the carpet, and leaped onto Emma’s bed. Before Gabe could grab my toes, I whispered, “Please go back to our room. I’ll get Emma to sleep.”
He snorted, “You’re gonna get her to sleep? That’s a good one! But you know what? I like your kid, so I’ll give you three chances. If she’s not asleep, I’ll be back.” And Gabe was gone.
Just then, Emma toddled into the room. She clearly needed a monster. Maybe she didn’t know how to get one, but I did. “Hey, Emma,” I said, “let’s play!”
Can you knock on the floor? Emma knocked with a dinosaur. It worked! I heard some creaking under Emma’s bed, then something sniffled, squelched, and dripped. So far, so good! I thought this monster sounded scary enough for Emma.
But Emma kept on playing. A slime-covered monster slid out and oozed toward Emma. She laughed, wiping one of the monster’s noses. “Excuse me,” I said to the mucus monster, “I didn’t catch your name.”
“By the way, I’m Agatha,” she said through stuffed noses. Emma giggled and wiped some more. I knew this wouldn’t work. “Thanks, Agatha. Nice try, but I think we need a monster with claws.”
Agatha snuffled and then she was gone. “Emma,” I coaxed again, “knock knock!” She knocked on the floor with a teapot this time, and I heard more clicking. Then a slippery tail slithered out from under the bed.
The second monster rasped, “I’m Cynthia.” Much better, I thought! When I saw the jagged claws, Cynthia might be the perfect monster for Emma. But Emma blinked and said, then she decorated Cynthia’s tail with bracelets.
“Ugh!” Cynthia snarled. “I’m not here to play dress-up! I’m here to scare you into bed!” Cynthia rattled louder, but Emma danced to the beat. “I’m sorry, Cynthia,” I said. “This isn’t going to work.”
“Well, I never!” she sniffed, and then she was gone. “Cynthia, come back!” Emma demanded, stomping on the floor.
Excellent! I thought maybe that would summon the perfect monster for Emma. Tentacles swarmed from under the bed, and an icy voice called. I shrank back in horror, but Emma was enchanted. “Who’s out of bed?” the monster continued.
“Come to Vladimir!” One of the tentacles high-fived Emma, and the third monster emerged. I already had doubts about this one, but he was my last chance. “Vladimir,” I asked, “can you get Emma to sleep?”
“Yes,” he hissed, reaching for Emma. “I can get her.” Emma giggled and hopped over the tentacles like jump ropes.
“Oh no!” I blurted. “She’s not supposed to be having fun! This will never work!” Vladimir’s tentacles drooped. He slunk under the bed, and he was gone.
“Sorry, Vladimir!” I called. Boy, was I sorry! I was about to lose Gabe forever. Now Emma was coloring and singing. Gabe must have heard her because he was back.
“That’s it, kid,” he grunted. “You had your three tries. Now it’s my turn!” Gabe’s green ooze sizzled across the floor as he growled, “Put the crayon down!”
Emma appeared at my hulking, sharp-clawed monster and said, “Fuzzy!” “Hey, Gabe!” I cheered. “Emma isn’t afraid of you!”
“What?” Gabe burst out from under the bed and loomed over Emma. Steam spurted from his ears. “Get into bed!” Gabe thundered. Emma hopped up, but she kept singing, “Fuzzy, fuzzy monster!”
“Gabe,” I said, “Emma’s not scared enough to fall asleep! Please, let’s go back to our room.”
“No can do, kid,” Gabe growled. “I may not be the perfect monster for Emma, but I’m the best so far. At least she’s in bed now. I gotta stay here. You’re on your own.”
I knew Emma needed Gabe, but he was my monster. How was I ever going to get to sleep without him? Just then, we heard a tiny noise. Emma froze. Gabe and I peered under the bed.
“Stella! What are you doing here?” Gabe asked. “Hi, Gabe!” Stella said, tugging on her tutu. “You forgot your snack! Mama thought you’d be hungry, so she sent this.”
Who knew Gabe had a little sister too? I thought Stella’s hiccups were cute, but Emma obviously didn’t. Stella sure noticed. She tiptoed closer, hiccuping with every step. From under the covers, Emma squeaked, “Shoes!”
“Stella repeated, ‘Oh, phew! That’s where toes go! I love toes!’” Stella crept towards Emma’s feet. Emma squealed and scrunched in her feet.
Gabe laughed. “Stella, it looks like you are the perfect monster for Emma! Now, if you don’t mind, you can get her to sleep while I get back to what I do best.”
Stella nodded. I sighed with relief and switched off Emma’s lamp. Then I ran to my room, leaped into my bed, and scrunched in my feet so Gabe couldn’t get them.
I shivered happily. Emma had Stella; I had Gabe. Everything was back to normal. I shivered again. We’d all be asleep in no time. It took a few tries, but Emma finally found her perfect monster.
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