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Monster Museum Hardcover – Picture Book, August 20, 2001

by Marilyn Singer (Author), Gris Grimly (Author)
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Come in--if you dare--and meet the werewolf, Count Dracula, the mummy, and some of their slimy, screaming, slithering friends. They're just dying to show you a good time!
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 4
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.38 x 10.38 inches
  6. Publisher
    Hyperion Books for Children
  7. Publication date
    August 20, 2001
  8. ISBN-10
    078680520X
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0786805204
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Enter, if you dare, the Monster Museum, whose halls are crowded with the likes of Count Dracula, Bigfoot, poltergeists, Medusa, mummies, zombies, werewolves, and The Blob. Nine gawking children, dressed in itchy-looking green tweed school uniforms, are led through the spider-strewn museum by a sinister, leering docent, who introduces each ghastly monster in verse: Alas, King Kong, he sealed his fate
When he climbed up the Empire State
Oh, why'd he try this great escape?
'Cause they called him a monkey
And he was an ape!
While Marilyn Singer's rhymes are often forced, the humor and subtle edification compensates. (One myth debunked: Frankenstein is the name of the scientist, not the creature himself, who whines "No wonder I'm cranky-- / Stop calling me Frankie! / Won't somebody give me a name!"). Gris Grimly's weird illustrations are appropriately creepy--even the regular human beings (who systematically disappear throughout the tour) sport some grotesque body parts, including giant, gnarled hands. (Ages 4 to 7) --Emilie Coulter

From Publishers Weekly

To the rollicking beat of Singer's (The Circus Lunicus) absurd poems, children trail an undead docent through a "monster museum" where the exhibits are wax replicas... or are they? The visitors see Frankenstein's creation ("I'm called Frankenstein,/ but it's his name, not mine"), the Blob and "Those mixed-up beasts from ancient Greece: the chimera, the cockatrice." Grimly, a Charles Addams devotee, packs the spreads with frantic activity that rewards sharp eyes; on the tour, sneaky things ambush museum-goers. Among the season's best creature features. Ages 5-9.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hyperion Books for Children; First Edition (August 20, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 078680520X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786805204
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.38 x 10.38 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 41 ratings

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Marilyn Singer

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Winner of the 2015 National Council of Teachers of English Award for Excellence in Poetry, Marilyn Singer is the author of more than 120 books for children and young adults, including realistic novels, fantasies, non-fiction, fairy tales, picture books, mysteries, and poetry collections. She likes writing many different kinds of books because it's challenging and it keeps her from getting bored.

Marilyn was born in the Bronx (New York City) on October 3, 1948 and lived most of her early life in N. Massapequa (Long Island), NY. She attended Queens College, City University of New York, and for her junior year, Reading University, England. She holds a B.A. in English from Queens and an M.A. in Communications from New York University.

In 1974, after teaching English in New York City high schools for several years, she began to write - initially film notes, catalogues, teacher's guides, and film strips. Then, one day, when she was sitting in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, she penned a story featuring talking insect characters she'd made up when she was eight. Encouraged by the responses she got, she wrote more stories, and in 1976, her first book, The Dog Who Insisted He Wasn't, was published by E.P.Dutton & Co.

Marilyn currently lives in Brooklyn, NY and Washington, CT with her husband Steve; their standard poodle Bizzy, a cat named Benito, and two collared doves. Her interests include swing, ballroom and Latin dancing, dog training, reading, hiking, bird-watching, gardening, playing online word games, and going to the theatre.

Marilyn is the former host of the AOL Children's Writers Chat and co-hosts the Poetry Blast at various conferences. Visit her web site: www.marilynsinger.net.

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L. Eland
5.0 out of 5 stars It was my Granddaughter's favorite book
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
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The illustrations are really amazing (for all ages) and the cadence of the way it is written is easy for kids to memorize too!
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Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020
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This book is full of fun rhymes and creepy monsters. My son enjoys this book as much as I enjoy reading it. This book came in great condition and I was so happy to add it to my library.
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Patrick I Biggerstaff
5.0 out of 5 stars Too cute. Must buy!
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2016
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This book is such a fun read for the parent and kids. It's better for older toddler/school aged children. The poems are easy and quick. My boys love hearing about the "monsters" this way. This is a family favorite and we love gifting this book to other friends and family.
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abc123
5.0 out of 5 stars It's fun to read aloud and the illustrations are great
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2018
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My pre-schooler loves it! It's fun to read aloud and the illustrations are great. You won't be disappointed.
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angelRodrigues
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013
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This was even better then I expected! This was my favorite childhood book and I had a paper back one. It was just falling apart. I saw it was a hard cover and was hooked. I received the book in great condition and it is a great replacement for the old one!
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Marisa R. Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, hilarious book for kids and adults.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2014
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Watch as kids on a trip to the museum turn up missing one at a time. The illustrations are everything! They tell the whole story if you help your child figure it out.
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Scott MacDonald
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Artwork from a Great Talent
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2013
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This is a great book featuring the artwork of a great talent. A fun and lively book of rhyme complimented by the weirdly wonderful work of Gris Grimly. His books are all just terrific.
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CarolineWade
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun pictures
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2017
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I really enjoy the illustrations in this book
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