About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child needs a dose of pure, silly fun, especially if they are just beginning to explore poetry. This book offers a hilarious peek into the daily routine of a wonderfully "awful" ogre. Through a series of eighteen short, rollicking poems, we follow him from his breakfast of scrambled buzzard eggs and spider stew to his bath in a muddy bog. The humor is goofy and gross in a way kids adore, turning the mundane into the monstrously funny. It's a fantastic, low pressure introduction to poetry for children who think the genre is boring. The rhythm, rhyme, and playful vocabulary make reading a joy, not a chore, perfect for reluctant readers or any child aged 5 to 9 who just needs a good laugh.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is pure comedic fantasy. The ogre's 'awfulness' is about his gross habits (like eating bugs) rather than any genuine malice or scary behavior. It is a completely secular and gentle book.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 6 to 8 year old who delights in slapstick, potty humor, and friendly monsters. It is a perfect choice for a reluctant reader who is intimidated by dense text, as the poems are short, accessible, and highly engaging. It is also an excellent tool for a child (or a class) that has preconceived notions that poetry is dull or difficult.
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