Making a Monster

October 15, 2012

The Great Monster Hunt by Norbert Landa shows how each time a story gets told, it gets changed just a little bit. Duck hears a noise under her bed, but is afraid to look and see what it is. Each of her animal friends offer a suggestion on what to do about the terrifying thing under Duck’s bed.

In each retelling, the noise gets louder, longer, and more threatening. Eventually, the four brave friends develop a plan to save Duck from this monster. They burst into Duck’s room and find—well, you’ll have to read this delightful story to find out for yourself.

Laurie S.
Liberty Branch