Monster Mama

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Summary: Have no fear...Mama is here!
Review: A beautiful story about the all too familiar bully theme. My son and I could really relate to the bond of trust and protection between Patrick and his Mama. It's easy to pick on someone small in size, but the boys were cowards when confronted by Monster Mama. Mama's response gave Patrick the braveness and confidence he needed to stand up to the bullies, and stick up for her in turn. My son's reply at the end of the story was, "yeah,...nobody messes with Mama!" It made me laugh!

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Summary: Have no fear...Mama is here!
Review: A beautiful story about the all too familiar bully theme. My son and I could really relate to the bond of trust and protection between Patrick and his Mama. It's easy to pick on someone small in size, but the boys were cowards when confronted by Monster Mama. Mama's response gave Patrick the braveness and confidence he needed to stand up to the bullies, and stick up for her in turn. My son's reply at the end of the story was, "yeah,...nobody messes with Mama!" It made me laugh!

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Summary: mixed feelings
Review: I did not like the book because of the confusing theme. My wife and I debated a long time before we finally decided that this book was not suitable for our 4 year old. Not only is a child tied to a tree and physically assulted by bullies, it does not make it clear what the consequences of that type of behavior actually are. The ending of "dessert for everyone" complicates an already confusing theme. I am unsure of the moral and would have a hard time explaining it to my daughter. The artwork is colorful, but it is also somewhat frightening. The cover is just a taste of what lies inside of this book. Not recommended for young readers, at least not in our house.

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Summary: an all-time favorite!
Review: Not sure I understand the parents who are worried about their kids reading about bullies or maybe eating too much cake. What would they say about Maurice Sendak's Wild Things? Maybe he should rename it Tame Things? I think kids know the world is a wild and wooly place-- but if you have a loving mama -- even if she is a monster, as she points out to her son-- it's got to help. Great lines of dialogue, wild illustrations, what's not to love? Probably all this controversy proves it's a great book.

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Summary: Monster Mamma
Review: This book Monster Mamma is about a boy named Edward Patrick who has a monster for a mom. Dispite her being a monster she loves her son very much. Whenever he's in trouble his momma always comes to help him.This book is great because it shows kids that no matter who your mamma is she will always love you.