About This Book
Monster School is a delightful collection of poems that reimagines the elementary school experience through the eyes of various friendly monsters. From shy vampires to proud gargoyles, each poem introduces a unique character navigating common childhood situations like making friends, learning new things, and dealing with big feelings. It's a humorous and heartwarming read that uses a fantastical setting to normalize school anxieties and celebrate individuality. Perfect for ages 4-11, this book encourages empathy and helps children see that everyone, even monsters, can be surprisingly relatable.
Twilight's here. The death bell rings. Everyone knows what the death bell brings—it's time for class! You're in the place where goblins wail and zombies drool. (That's because they're kindergartners.) Welcome to Monster School. In this entertaining collection of poems, award-winning poet Kate Coombs and debut artist Lee Gatlin bring to vivid life a wide and playful cast of characters (outgoing, shy, friendly, funny, prickly, proud) that may seem surprisingly like the kids you know . . . even if these kids are technically monsters.
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1
If you went to Monster School, what kind of monster would you be and what would your favorite class be?
2
The book shows that even monsters have feelings. What are some feelings the monster kids experience that you also feel sometimes?
3
What makes a good friend, whether they're a human or a monster?
4
What was your first day of school like? Was it a little bit scary or exciting, like for some of the monsters?
5
How do the illustrations help tell the story of the monster students?
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