WHAT A GREAT REVIEW
The Hairy Plug Monster
from : LEANNE MCGINTY
illustrated by Samuel Perry
I must admit when I first heard the title of this book I was a bit put off. I was honestly afraid of what I would find. However, when I opened the book I was pleasantly surprised. I hope you enjoy the review.
Story: 4
The story rhymes throughout and is in the style of the great Shel Silverstein. It starts off with Maya hearing a noise coming from the drain in her bathtub. When she asks her dad he explains that it is none other than the hairy plug monster. The story is very engaging due to the catchy rhythm. The content was very creative and original. I love how the author went into detail on what the hairy plug monster eats. I would recommend the content for kindergarten and up as it is a bit advanced for the little ones. The only truly bad thing I have to say about the book, is that it ended. I hope that the author comes out with a sequel as the end was a bit abrupt. I strongly suggest you visit Leighroy Marsh’s blog at http://hairyplugmonster.blogspot.com/
The story rhymes throughout and is in the style of the great Shel Silverstein. It starts off with Maya hearing a noise coming from the drain in her bathtub. When she asks her dad he explains that it is none other than the hairy plug monster. The story is very engaging due to the catchy rhythm. The content was very creative and original. I love how the author went into detail on what the hairy plug monster eats. I would recommend the content for kindergarten and up as it is a bit advanced for the little ones. The only truly bad thing I have to say about the book, is that it ended. I hope that the author comes out with a sequel as the end was a bit abrupt. I strongly suggest you visit Leighroy Marsh’s blog at http://hairyplugmonster.blogspot.com/
Illustrations: 4
The illustrations are very good. They maintain consistency throughout the entire book and are very detailed. There are items in the background that I didn’t even notice on the first read through. The hairy plug monster is illustrated as a rotund figure covered in hair. He’s not scary, which I like. Kids will think he is funny and perhaps even look for him in their own drains. I really enjoyed the illustrations of Maya as well. She was depicted as a curious little girl with pigtails. I think children will relate to her and want to read the book again and again.
Format: 4
The format of the book is really good. I like that the text is highlighted in certain areas to emphasize different words. It gives a really bubbly effect to the text. What I mean by that is that it enhances the bounce of the rhyme.
The Overall Ahgoo Review rating is: 4
Leighroy Marsh
http://ahgooreview.com/2011/07/hairy-plug-monster/
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