We were recently sent a copy of a brand new picture book from Bloomsbury Publishing, about a little monster….
Don’t Call Me Sweet by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
‘I’m a giant monster, with sharp, sharp claws.
I’ve got big, spiky teeth and loud, loud roars.
Which is why I say, to everyone I meet . . .
CALL ME SCARY . . . DON’T CALL ME SWEET!
Everyone thinks that little monsters are cute and cuddly, but this monster’s grumpy and grouchy. Honest! He does REAL monster stuff, like stomping around and eating squishy, squelchy food like bug eye stew. He’s brave, too – he’s not scared of ANYTHING. Not even big, hairy ogres . . .
. . . Wait, is that a big, hairy ogre? HELP!’
Both of the children love this one. The story is fun, and they giggle at little monster. I’m not certain that they get the twist and little monster having a big about face at the end to suit his own purposes, though Boo might understand. It doesn’t detract from their enjoyment, though, as they simply love little monster. It’s the perfect length to hold Little Man’s attention (at 18 months old) and interest Boo, at 4. They like me reading this one to them together.
From my point of view, I think the story is fun, the illustrations striking and they make little monster so very endearing and, dare I say it, sweet?!
We reviewed I Love You Night & Day, by Smriti Prasadam-Halls a few months ago and continue to enjoy reading that one, too.
Don’t Call Me Sweet is out to buy 10th April 2014, and thanks to Bloomsbury Publishing for sending us a copy to review and enjoy.
Sounds like a lovely book. x
Little Man had really got into it! It’s lovely x
Oh that monster looks so cute! I’d love a cuddly one 🙂 x
Yes, he’s adorable!
Sounds lovely
It is, thank you.
this looks like a really super book and one right up our street 🙂 x
It is lovely 🙂
This looks a great book, I think all 3 of my children would enjoy this. Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
It’s very sweet! Thanks for hosting x
As you know my two are a similar age to yours and it’s always fab to find books that they can enjoy together, I will look out for this one.
Yes, it’s nice to have one that they can both enjoy together x
Aww lovely book!
It is 🙂
My boy loves monsters, so may give this one a try.
#Tried/Tested
Yes, do – it’s lovely x
I love the look of this book! I think it might be my next purchase for Harry x #TriedTested
It’s a good one!
Love the illustrations, it looks like such a fun book 🙂
It’s very cute x
This sounds lovely, I think Dayton would enjoy it
It’s very sweet x
This looks wonderful! I’ll keep an eye out for it – I think it would be a book Milin would love x
It’s gorgeous and cute x
What a cute looking book!
Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested x
It is! Thanks for hosting x
Sounds like a fab book, we love reading here so are always on the lookout for new books 🙂 #triedandtested
It is lovely x
That looks like a fun book – I love the look of that monster!
It’s lovely x