Monster Post

What do our readers think of Monster Post? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny monster story, colourful pictures and surprises hidden in the letters. They especially like opening the envelopes and often want to hear the book again.

What does the Pageticker team say about Monster Post?

Monster Post is a gloriously silly, brightly illustrated tale with a wonderfully inventive format: lift-the-flap letters, gruesome recipes and a very quick-thinking child. Emma Yarlett turns a potentially scary situation into a warm story about friendship, cleverness and changing your mind.

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What is Monster Post about?

Beast captures a child he names Dinner and invites his friends to a feast. As the friends send letters with cooking suggestions, Dinner cleverly stalls Beast's plans. Through their interactions, Beast and Dinner develop a friendship, leading Beast to reconsider his menu. This interactive story features lift-the-flap letters and humorous recipes, engaging readers in a tale of wit and camaraderie.

About the author

Emma Yarlett is a talented author and illustrator who loves creating fun and imaginative books for children. She is best known for her popular 'Nibbles the Book Monster' series, where a cheeky monster munches his way through stories. Emma enjoys drawing, inventing characters, and sharing her love of books with readers everywhere.

Discussion ideas around Monster Post

Thinking on your feet: How does Dinner use clever ideas to delay Beast’s feast, and what might you have tried?

Monsters can change: What helps Beast see Dinner differently, and can someone surprise you by being kinder than expected?

Letters with a purpose: Which letter or cooking suggestion is the most amusing, and why do the letters make the story more exciting?

Friendship and choices: What makes someone a good friend, and how does the friendship between Beast and Dinner grow?

Food and imagination: If you invented a silly monster recipe, what would it contain and what would you call it?