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Kids Monsters And Robots World Monsters And Robots Picture Book For Children by Kenneth Jones

by Kenneth Jones

Book Details

Publisher:Random House Studio
Published:2011-09-27
Pages:41
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0375866892

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

Introduce kids to the planets and solar system in this fractured fairy tale retelling of the classic The Three Little Pigs. Parents and children alike will adore this out-of-this-world story, which is set in outer space! GREEP BOINK MEEP! The three little aliens are happily settling into their new homes when the Big Bad Robot flies in to crack and smack and whack their houses down! A chase across the solar system follows in this humorous and visually stunning book from Margaret McNamara (How Man

Our Review

This clever fractured fairy tale rockets young readers through the solar system, cleverly introducing the planets as the three little aliens build houses on Mercury, Venus, and Mars. When the Big Bad Robot arrives with its mechanical "GREEP BOINK MEEP," a thrilling chase across the cosmos begins, blending familiar story structure with exciting space exploration. The vibrant, visually stunning illustrations bring each planetary landscape to life, making the solar system feel like a tangible, adventurous playground. This creative approach to early astronomy education turns a classic narrative into an unforgettable interplanetary journey.

Parents seeking engaging STEM books will appreciate how this story seamlessly weaves planetary science into a plot children already know and love, providing a fantastic entry point for space-themed learning. The book is particularly wonderful for preschoolers and kindergarteners who are captivated by both robots and rocketships, as the rhythmic, onomatopoeic language and suspenseful chase will keep them utterly engaged. It’s a stellar choice for a read-aloud that sparks curiosity about our cosmic neighborhood, leaving children looking up at the night sky with newfound wonder.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction