Review: Monsters at Christmas

Written by Laura Baker
Illustrated by Nina Dzyvulska
Beverly, MA: Quarto Publishing Group, 2023. Picture Book.

Monsters at Christmas is a rhyme-y snapshot of what makes the holiday season so very merry and bright. Whether playing in the snow or drinking cocoa by the fire, these zany monsters are having ALL the fun! And they have a few tricks up their sleeves when it comes to presents, not to mention Santa Monster’s sleigh and jingle-y reindeer. These colorful characters decorate their houses, make special food, give gifts, attend performances, and celebrate the joy they feel by being together. Page after page of wintery fun, the playful high-jinx never stop.

If you are looking for a high energy bop of a Christmas book, then you’ll enjoy Monsters at Christmas. The simple line illustrations contain easily recognizable colors and shapes to practice with younger children, while the sheer volume of activities and stunts might give older kids an idea or two to add to your family’s holiday traditions. If you have any kooky Christmas monsters at your house, this book is sure to be a hit.

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