About This Book
Ed Emberley's classic 'Go Away, Big Green Monster!' is a brilliant interactive picture book designed to help young children master their fears. Using vibrant die-cut pages, the book first reveals parts of a scary monster, then, page by page, allows the child to command each part to 'Go Away!' until the monster completely vanishes. This repetitive, empowering structure gives children a sense of control over something that initially seems frightening. It's an excellent tool for normalizing nighttime anxieties and building self-confidence, making it a perfect bedtime read for ages 4-7, though older children up to 11 might still enjoy its unique format and message.
Die-cut pages through which bits of a monster are revealed are designed to help a child control nighttime fears of monsters.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What parts of the Big Green Monster made him look scary to you?
2
How did it feel to tell the monster to 'Go Away!'?
3
What are some things that make you feel brave when you are scared?
4
If you could create your own monster, what would it look like and what would you tell it to do?
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