On National Read Across America Day, March 2, I Skyped with Mrs. Mozer’s third grade class—which is sure to become an annual tradition, this being the 2nd year in a row.
After sharing Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” with the class, we joked about my upcoming book, THE MONSTORE, and I asked them to pretend they were going shopping. “If you could buy a monster at The Monstore, what would it look like? What special monsterly talent would it have?”
Their answers are amazing. I wish I could actually buy their imaginative creations! They hear all secrets, they complete homework, they give gifts, and they shoot cupcakes. They’re as cuddly as a cloud, wiggly as Jell-o, and black as magic. And just like THE MONSTORE story, some of their monsters are used for sibling annoyance.
Thanks again to Mrs. Mozer’s entire 3rd grade class for the special day and the cool monsters!
Now onto to monster parade, part uno! The second installment will post tomorrow.
Enjoy, and be sure to leave a comment for the students of 3-M!
Ana:
David:
Flynn:
Hayden:
Mary:
Matt:
Nicky:
Robby:
Sammy:
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May 29, 2012 at 9:52 am
lauraboffa
So creative! I wish I could get my hands on a cupcake shooting monster.
May 29, 2012 at 9:58 am
Jennifer Estes
What an awesome bunch of monsters! I could use a monster that shoots cupcakes from her foot — or maybe one to chew on my brother’s leg. Very handy! Well done, 3rd graders!
May 29, 2012 at 10:18 am
Julie
Amazing bunch of monsters! Not only do I want one that shoots cupcakes, but also one that will clean my house and watch my kids while I write! š
May 29, 2012 at 10:26 am
Brianna Soloski
Those are so cute!
May 29, 2012 at 10:34 am
LeslieG
Love ’em!
May 29, 2012 at 10:40 am
heylookawriterfellow
My monster would keep me off Facebook. “You write story NOW!” it would bellow.
Then I would shoot him a cupcake for being so loyal.
May 29, 2012 at 10:42 am
Julie Siegel Falatko
Count me as another one who wants a cupcake-shooting monster. Like, right now.
May 29, 2012 at 10:44 am
Linda Lodding
I want all those monsters! What a creative bunch of monster-creators!
May 29, 2012 at 11:11 am
Sue Heavenrich
A cupcake monster – how awesome is that! What a great idea – thanks for sharing the kids’ drawings… they are so cool. And creative. I want a monster. When is the monstore open?
May 29, 2012 at 11:30 am
Susanna Leonard Hill
These are all totally awesome! So artistic and imaginative! But I think my favorites are the cupcake-shooting bunny and the one that chews on brother’s legs š
May 29, 2012 at 1:42 pm
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May 29, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Julie Fulton
Aren’t kids great?! I love the monster who listens to every secret. So special.
May 29, 2012 at 4:15 pm
pennymorrison
I love their creativity! I hope it stays with them as they grow up.
May 29, 2012 at 4:23 pm
Penny Klostermann
These are monstrously marvelous!!!! It seems there is a monster for everything and I didn’t even know it! You all did a wonderful job!
May 29, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Ellen L. Ramsey
What amazingly exciting and inventive monsters! Makes you want to write another books about monsters!
May 29, 2012 at 7:14 pm
Beth sisca
These monsters could be sold instore just like ugly dolls. They are clever and creative. Thanks for sharing!
May 29, 2012 at 8:06 pm
tinamcho
What a great idea! The monsters are so creative. I, especially, like the cupcake shooting monster!
May 29, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Becky
These are way fun!
“It will chew my brother’s legs.” — Hilarious!
May 30, 2012 at 7:18 am
kathyhc
I love Scario! That would have kept some of the kids in my class from bothering me when I was a kid. Nice work, third graders!
May 30, 2012 at 12:45 pm
thiskidreviewsbooks
Love the monsters! The kids in class 3M are really good artists! :)Can’t wait to see the others! š
May 30, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Christie Wright Wild
How fun!
May 30, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Valerie van ogtrop
Secret powers, cupcakes, magic, leg-eating….wow! Does amazon sell these fantastic creatures? You are all very creative and so artistic!
May 31, 2012 at 6:49 am
Britton Minor
If only I too could shoot cupcakes from my foot! They are all wonderful, powerful creatures!
June 5, 2012 at 8:19 am
Donna Martin
Tara, I think they are all adorable but I would probably take Bunny home with me…;0)
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