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Description
Grouch, Grump, and little Gloom 'n' Doom spend much of their time arguing over who is the biggest and baddest until they build a monster together that turns out to be very different than what they expect.
Quick Summary
Three grumpy monsters Grouch, Grump, and the tiny Gloom 'n' Doom are constantly trying to out-do each other, but when they finally team up to build their own giant monster, the creature they create turns out to be surprisingly gentle and turns their rivalry on its head. The short, fast-paced story (under 700 words) is paired with bright, cartoon-style pictures that make the "scary" monsters look more goofy than frightening, which is perfect for kids who love a good laugh. Early readers who enjoy humor-driven books will zip through it, and the simple sentences keep the reading level accessible at about a 3.5 AR level. Parents will like that the tale sneaks in a subtle lesson about teamwork and humility without sounding preachy, and the monsters' antics are entertaining enough to keep even reluctant readers hooked. If your kid liked the mix of humor and mischief in *The Bad Guys*, they'll probably get a kick out of this monster mash-up too.