It's a birthday present for my goddaughter and I haven't a clue what to get. Thanks
2006-11-16 07:41:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Personally, I'd say that "Flanimals" is too subtle for a four year-old, and although charming, "Where the Wild Things Are" is a little dated now.
I'd heartily recommend ... "Not Now Bernard."
It's the story of a boy, whose parents are too busy to understand that there is a monster in the garden... one that wants to eat him!
It's VERY funny. When Bernard tries to tell his parents of his predicament, they brush him off with the same old "Not now ... I'm busy" line that all kids hear a zillion times a day! Eventually, the monster DOES eat Bernard ... and when it goes to tell his parents what it's done, they're too busy to notice and, once again, say "Not now, Bernard" leaving the poor monster utterly bewildered!
It's a picture book aimed specifically at 3 - 5 year-olds. It has great illustrations. Kids totally get the joke ... and the adults reading it to them might just realise that not having enough time for children could potentially turn them into little "monsters!"
You'll find it on both amazon.co.uk and .com
2006-11-16 07:49:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 1⤋
I'd recommend Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. My kids (I've got four) loved that book. There are "scary-looking monsters," but they're also very sweet and not threatening. It is a well thought out book that is beautifully written. The pictures are great. Good luck!! Kids are always picky about presents! :-)
2006-11-16 07:51:09 · answer #2 · answered by Theresa O 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These are a few I'd recommend:
Laura Numeroff's 10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster by Laura Numeroff and Nate Evans
Go Away, Big Green Monster! [BARGAIN PRICE] (Hardcover)
by Ed Emberley, Edward R Emberley
Leonardo, the Terrible Monster (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) (Hardcover)
by Mo Willems
My Monster Mama Loves Me So (Paperback)
by Laura Leuck, Mark Buehner (Illustrator)
Monster Goose by Judy Sierra and Jack E. Davis
There Are Monsters Everywhere (Hardcover)
by Mercer Mayer
Psssst! It's Me... The Bogeyman by Barbara Park and Stephen Kroninger
2006-11-16 09:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by laney_po 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
baby-friendly, huh? Yotsuba is stable for each age, nonetheless i'm unsure he'd have activity in it. Hikaru no pass could be a brilliant decision! some action (different than that's all approximately taking part in pass) Yakitate Japan is yet another call that has little or no objectionable content cloth, yet has the intensity that could desire to activity him +Anima is likewise a brilliant call, with specific powers and quite some adventure
2016-10-04 01:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by kinjorski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally recommend 'Not Now Bernard' . When my daughter was 4 I had to read it to her every night for about 6 months! She joined in with the 'not now Bernard' phrase on every page and thought it was hilarious when the monster got sent to bed!
2006-11-16 11:27:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
2006-11-16 07:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by Wes P 2 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Third vote for 'Where the Wild Things Are". Or anything by Robert Munch is a must for a kid but be sure to read it to her with the right enthusiasm.
2006-11-16 07:50:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flannimals - Ricky Gervais. Excellent series of books!! Adults and kids will love them!!
2006-11-16 07:53:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's a series of books called "where the wild things are" with cute little monsters on the cover.
2006-11-16 07:50:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fungus The Bogey Man
2006-11-16 08:43:53 · answer #10 · answered by echo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋