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Description
In this lighthearted picture book for early readers, Frankenstein's monster tries to make a simple sandwich, but his kitchen experiment soon turns into a series of comically chaotic mishaps. Dracula, the Wolfman, Bigfoot, and other classic monsters each show up with their own quirky crises, turning the ordinary task into a monster-sized dilemma. As the monster scrambles to fix each outlandish problem, the story follows his goofy attempts to keep his sandwich intact while dealing with supernatural chaos.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves monsters AND gets a kick out of everyday mishaps, this is the book for them. Adam Rex takes famous creatures like Dracula, Wolfman, Bigfoot, and of course Frankenstein, then gives them problems anyone can relate to trying to make a sandwich without arms, dealing with awerewolf's bad hair days, or wrestling with a sudden thirst for blood at the worst possible moment. The poems are short, silly, and perfect for reading aloud, with just enough spooky flavor to feel fun rather than frightening. It's that rare book that works equally well for a kindergartner who wants picture books with more substance and a third-grader reading on their own. Fans of similar collections like "Falling Up" by Shel Silverstein or anything by Jon Scieszka will likely gravitate toward this one too. Parents can feel good about handing this over there's nothing mean-spirited, just goofy monster humor that makes kids laugh out loud.