Book Title: One Hungry Monster: A Counting Book in Rhyme
Posted By: Chloe’ Buxton
Author: Susan Heyboer O’Keefe
Illustrator: Lynn Munsinger
Recommended Grade Level: Preschool-Kindergarten
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.2
Count forward beginning from a given number within the known sequence (instead of having to begin at 1).
Count forward beginning from a given number within the known sequence (instead of having to begin at 1).
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.3
Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
Summary: A young boy is trying to go to bed but is being bothered by ten hungry monsters that are demanding food and causing chaos in his house. They disturb the members of his house and will not leave the kitchen area, where all the food is. One by one, they come into his house and finally the boy decides to feed them. The monsters and food are counted from one to ten and the audience remains engaged by the clever rhyming. Finally at the end the little boy is very perturbed, he kicks them all out and makes them go home. Every little monster humbly returns back to their home and peace is restored.
Rating: 4 stars This is a great book to introduce counting to children. This easy read allows young students to follow along because of the clever rhymes. Children stay engaged when the reader is dramatic and puts on the voice and character of the little boy who is telling the story. There are many chances to count whether it be food, monsters or other items on the page. This allows for every student to continue practicing their counting. On top of it all the book is funny, and shows monsters in a humorous way then in a way where most children are afraid.
Rating: 4 stars This is a great book to introduce counting to children. This easy read allows young students to follow along because of the clever rhymes. Children stay engaged when the reader is dramatic and puts on the voice and character of the little boy who is telling the story. There are many chances to count whether it be food, monsters or other items on the page. This allows for every student to continue practicing their counting. On top of it all the book is funny, and shows monsters in a humorous way then in a way where most children are afraid.
Classroom Ideas:
- Have children recreate their favorite scene in the story making a picture of monster(s) and labeling the amount listed in the story.
- Count to 10 using the number chart. One Less, One more...and so forth
- · Both number words and numerals are used in this book. Have each student make a set of cards to be used with this book. On one side of the card, have them write a number in words. On the reverse side, have them write the corresponding numeral. Ask students to spread their cards out in front of them. Reread the book. When you come to a number word, have them hold up the matching numeral card. When you come to a numeral, have them hold up the matching word.
The book One Hungry Monster can be used to help very young children to learn easy ways how to count 1-10 in the correct sequence. Monsters are interesting to most children because they are colorful and weird. I especially liked when the monster came to the boy’s house and one by one they are fed. This is a good counting exercise that is also related to food.
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