The Monster at the End of this Book
By Jon Stone
The Story
A furry blue monster begs the reader directly, page after page, not to keep turning — because there's a monster waiting at the very end of the book.
Why It's Special
For the kid who loves being let in on a joke the character doesn't get, Grover's panic is the whole show.
- Big idea: Fear loses its grip once you see it up close — and sometimes the thing you're afraid of is just you.
- Vibes: Playful, self-aware, a little frantic in the best way, warmly funny.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love talking back to characters on the page
- enjoy suspense that ends in laughter, not scares
- are working on understanding that fear can be silly
- respond well to a book that reacts to their page-turning
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & prediction: Why do you think Grover doesn't want us to turn the page?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Grover felt every time you turned to the next page anyway?
- Imagination: What kind of monster did you picture waiting at the end?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever been scared of something that turned out to be no big deal?
- Story & problem-solving: What would you have said to Grover to help him feel braver?
