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The Monster at the End of This Book Hardcover – Picture Book, May 13, 2003

by Jon Stone (Author), Michael Smollin (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars 30,628 ratings
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Read along as Grover begs you not to turn the page -- because there is a monster at this end of this book!
Lovable, furry old Grover is distressed to learn that there's a monster at the end of this book! He begs readers not to turn the pages, but of course kids feel they just have to see this monster for themselves. Grover is astonished--and toddlers will be delighted--to discover who is really the monster at the end of the book!
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    1+ years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Big Bird's Favorites Board Books
  3. Print length
    24 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    AD450L
  7. Dimensions
    7.8 x 6.4 x 0.2 inches
  8. Publisher
    Golden Books
  9. Publication date
    May 13, 2003
  10. ISBN-10
    0307010856
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0307010858
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Jon Stone was the first head writer for Sesame Street, and was one of the show's principal directors and producers for more than 24 years. He died in 1997.

Michael Smollin is an illustrator. His books include Another Monster at the End of This Book and The Alligator’s A. B. C.   

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Golden Books; 2nd ed. edition (May 13, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0307010856
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0307010858
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1+ years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD450L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.8 x 6.4 x 0.2 inches
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    Jon Stone (April 13, 1931 – March 30, 1997) was an original crew member on Sesame Street and best known for writing and producing the program, and is credited with helping develop characters such as Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird. Many regard him as one of the best children's television writers.

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Customers love this book as a kid and find it fun to read with different voices, getting readers involved with its interactive nature. The illustrations are colorful and cute, and customers appreciate how it shows that not all monsters are scary, helping to lessen children's fears. The book evokes wonderful nostalgic memories of childhood, and customers consider it well worth the money.

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1,325 customers mention "Book love"1,325 positive0 negative

Customers love this book, particularly as a childhood favorite, with one customer noting it's great for toddlers and another mentioning its interactive nature for young readers.

"...But that's what makes it SO much fun! This book is perfect for kids who love a little suspense and a lot of laughs...." Read more

"...She loves it and interacts with it. The story is great and Little Golden Books are always the best!" Read more

"...It's not scary at all but very, silly, fun, and delightful read. It's adorable. Get ready to hear some giggles" Read more

"...LOL. It is a very fun, interactive book to read with kids." Read more

428 customers mention "Readability"425 positive3 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, particularly when using different voices, with enough subtle humor for young listeners.

"...It’s silly, clever, and totally worth reading over and over (which we do, by the way). Highly recommend it for some hilarious bedtime reading!" Read more

"...It is so captivating, funny and reassuring. I will admit Grover has always been my favorite Sesame St. character...." Read more

"...It's not scary at all but very, silly, fun, and delightful read. It's adorable. Get ready to hear some giggles" Read more

"...So practice your best Grover voice and read it with gusto, your kids will love it!" Read more

156 customers mention "Engaging"156 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly engaging, noting it gets readers involved and is more interesting than most children's books, with one customer mentioning how fun it is to see what happens next.

"...She loves it and interacts with it. The story is great and Little Golden Books are always the best!" Read more

"...It is so captivating, funny and reassuring. I will admit Grover has always been my favorite Sesame St. character...." Read more

"This is the all time classic, funny, interactive, read aloud when a little one is sitting right by you!..." Read more

"...LOL. It is a very fun, interactive book to read with kids." Read more

147 customers mention "Value for money"130 positive17 negative

Customers find the book well worth the money.

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"...Rereading it reminded me of just how wonderful this book is. It is fresh and timeless, and definitely aged well...." Read more

"It was very good and funny. My kids have enjoyed this story over and over again. We love it so much" Read more

106 customers mention "Illustrations"106 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the illustrations in this children's book, noting its colorful pages and cute animations, with one customer describing it as the "cutest interactive children's book ever made."

"...It’s silly, clever, and totally worth reading over and over (which we do, by the way). Highly recommend it for some hilarious bedtime reading!" Read more

"...Also, it's nice to have a unique art style in a TV-spinoff book, where most books based on a TV show have generic-looking "canned art" instead of..." Read more

"Well written and beautifully illustrated, this is a clever book for all ages!" Read more

"Just trust me. This book is adorable. I have so many memories of my utter delight as a kid when this book was read to me...." Read more

71 customers mention "Memory retention"71 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book evokes childhood memories, describing it as a timeless classic that takes them back to their fondest reading experiences.

"...This little book brings back so memories! The quality and size of this book is great!" Read more

"This is a very sweet story in the format of a very small board book...." Read more

"...Reading it again brought back funny memories. Fun to read" Read more

"...Well loved by generations in my family." Read more

68 customers mention "Scariness level"62 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the book's approach to monsters, noting that it shows they're not all scary and helps children overcome their fears.

"...It's not scary at all but very, silly, fun, and delightful read. It's adorable. Get ready to hear some giggles" Read more

"Night for my daycare children average age is 2. They love the “monster” book and help to read it now. Not words but memory." Read more

"I have purchased this book for several children. They all enjoyed hearing about the monsters!" Read more

"...child, the way my mom would read it with such suspense and pure horror in Grover’s voice made it so freaking fun!..." Read more

54 customers mention "Twist ending"40 positive14 negative

Customers love the book's twist ending, describing it as cute and surprising, with one customer noting it's a plot twist that even M. Night Shyamalan couldn't conceive.

"...The kids all love how suspenseful it is and the surprise at the end. Just bought this copy for my granddaughter!" Read more

"...It is so cute and keeps my son entertained and involved in the story throughout the whole book." Read more

"...Always made a big deal of turning the page, and turning the last page was the best...." Read more

"...have a board book version but it’s slightly abridged and takes away from the story a little." Read more

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This is a classic and was a favorite of my boys (and me) 30 plus years ago when they were little. Then I ran a daycare and again it was one of the most requested books by the little ones. Now I read it to my grandkids and it's still a favorite! So cute and FUN! Reading it in a Grover voice is the best! My 2 year old grandson is the latest fan of this fum book. He likes to turn the page when Grover is saying please don't turn the page! I've purchased this multiple times over the course of 30+ years and gifted it as well! Definitely one of my all-time favorite children's books!
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  • Quoleo
    5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is SO Silly – But There’s a Monster at the End!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024
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    Okay, so The Monster at the End of This Book is the BEST book ever! My kids and I read it together, and we were giggling the whole time. The best part? Grover, the lovable blue monster, is SUPER scared about the monster at the end of the book – and he tries EVERYTHING to stop us from turning the pages. Like, he begs, he pleads, and even builds walls to stop us. It's so funny because, let’s be honest, we all KNOW we’re going to turn those pages anyway (because who can resist?).

    Grover’s reactions are hilarious, and the book keeps getting more ridiculous with every page. My kids were shouting, “Don’t turn the page!” and then laughing because we totally did turn the page anyway – because that’s what you do when there’s a mystery (and a monster) at the end!

    Without giving too much away, let me just say that the "monster" at the end is... not what you expect. But that's what makes it SO much fun! This book is perfect for kids who love a little suspense and a lot of laughs. It’s silly, clever, and totally worth reading over and over (which we do, by the way). Highly recommend it for some hilarious bedtime reading!
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  • K. D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for little ones
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
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    I read this book many times to my son when he was a toddler. Now I am reading it every day, sometimes twice a day, to my 3 year old great granddaughter. She loves it and interacts with it. The story is great and Little Golden Books are always the best!
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  • Richard Frank
    5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest kids (and adults) book ever
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024
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    As a child psychoanalyst, parent and grandparent, I can't recommend this book strongly enough. It is so captivating, funny and reassuring. I will admit Grover has always been my favorite Sesame St. character. This is one of the 10 best selling Little Golden Books of all time. I like the larger format, but the smaller one is convenient for packing on a trip when a child might feel anxious sleeping in a new setting! Please run out and get this book and enjoy!
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  • K
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best book for one on one out loud reading time
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
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    This is the all time classic, funny, interactive, read aloud when a little one is sitting right by you! Grover is scared because he heard there's a monster at the end of the book so he sets up ways to try to stop the reader from turning the pages, but of course you do, it get's more and more silly, until the very end he finds that the only monster at the end of the book is himself. It's not scary at all but very, silly, fun, and delightful read. It's adorable. Get ready to hear some giggles
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  • Angela H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars An oldie but a goodie!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
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    I do not know a young child who does not love this book! It is one of my very favorite go-to books to give as a gift. Four- and five-year-olds love it. Grover is afraid of a "monster" at the end of the book and on each page he tries to persuade the reader to stop turning pages. "This will stop you from turning pages!" he says, and he nails, ties, and bricks each page and then says "YOU TURNED THE PAGE!" after each page gets turned. The kids LOVE deciding to turn each page. At the end, Grover says "Well, look at that! I am the monster at the end of the book ..... and YOU were so scared". LOL.
    It is a very fun, interactive book to read with kids.
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  • CKal77
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved by 2 generations in our family
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
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    This was my son's favorite book as a child. And now it's one of my granddaughter's too. So practice your best Grover voice and read it with gusto, your kids will love it!
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  • Shelley.
    5.0 out of 5 stars An old classic.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
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    Perfect for a three or four year-old who’s into monsters or afraid of monsters if they are aware of Sesame Street, then they know monsters can be friends.
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  • Kenya Starflight
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unique interactive storybook for young children
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2013
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    I believe a lot of people can cite "The Monster At the End of This Book" as one of the first books they remember reading as a child. Not only because it featured a beloved character from a TV show many children grew up watching, but because it was probably their first exposure to an interactive story -- instead of simply reading a pre-written tale, children felt they were interacting with Grover himself, and that their actions affected the story itself. Before this book, not many children's books experimented with breaking the fourth wall and addressing the reader directly, and in this sense "Monster" was ahead of its time.

    I recently purchased this book for a friend's baby shower gift, and she, too, said it was one of her absolute favorite books as a child and she was eager to share it with her own son when he was old enough. It's heartening to know that a simple children's book can be so beloved by all ages.

    As stated before, what makes "Monster" unique is that it's main character, Grover, is fully aware that he's in a book, and tries to tell the reader to not turn the pages -- because the further you read, the closer you get to the end of the book, where supposedly a monster lurks. Grover pleads with the reader, and even resorts to increasingly silly methods to keep the reader from turning the pages. There's even a bit of suspense built up as Grover's fear builds with every page turned, and one can't help but feel a little sorry for him. Naturally, I won't spoil the ending, and I doubt any reader, no matter the age, is going to stop reading to the very end despite all Grover's best efforts.

    Also, the art bears mention -- it's a loose and sketchy style, in contrast with the later Sesame Street books that would have relatively crisp and clean artwork, and very few of the pages have actual backgrounds. But I actually rather liked it as a kid, and I still like it now. The story is very simple and no-frills, and so the artwork is made to match. Also, it's nice to have a unique art style in a TV-spinoff book, where most books based on a TV show have generic-looking "canned art" instead of much in the way of creativity.

    A fun and unique read for young children, this is a must for any child's library. Young readers will enjoy feeling that they have control over the story, and giggling along to Grover's antics.
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  • Charity
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Amazon. Thank you Sesame Street.
    Reviewed in Australia on December 19, 2019
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    The smile on our toddlers face everytime she is about to read this book is priceless. There is a page where Grover is particularly distressed (because you turned the page!) to which our toddler always reacts and laughs out loud! The book has a simple story, and is not too long or too short. It also has a great ending.

    An amazing book at any price, but if you can get it for less than $10, just buy it if you are on the fence.
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  • LYM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Divertido. Simple. Para 3-7 años
    Reviewed in Spain on January 23, 2021
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    Es muy pequeñito. Me sorprendió el tamaño. De cartón. No lo rompen. Les gusta mucho a los niños. Poquito vocabulario en inglés. Si alguien tiene problemas con la pronunciacion, lo puede buscar en YouTube. Les hace reír mucho ir pasando las páginas y no hacer caso. No se cansan de él. Vale la pena
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  • MJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Was lange währt
    Reviewed in Germany on November 30, 2024
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    Der Versand hat offenbar eine halbe Ewigkeit gedauert. Ich hatte die Bestellung schon vergessen. Aber mein Lieblingskinderbuch mit Grobi kam ab. Sehr gute Qualität und der Preis ist fast nichts. Daher kann ich über die lange Lieferzeit auch gern hinwegsehen. Vielen Dank
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  • kennia_oliveira
    3.0 out of 5 stars Esperava mais
    Reviewed in Brazil on December 21, 2019
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    Vi várias avaliações positivas do livro e realmente é bem engraçado, mas a estória é bem curta. Como meu filho tem 6 anos, curte historias mais complexas. Mas é bem engraçado
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  • Amanda
    5.0 out of 5 stars My all time favourite book (even now at 35)
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2015
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    This was my favourite book growing up and I have no doubt my daughter will love it just as much. Even reading it now as an adult (of course getting very very animated as Grover would) I find myself laughing as i go. It is so sweet and funny and I cannot imagine anyone regretting purchasing this book.
    I actually buy this and "There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly" as birthday/christmas/just because gifts for friends with young children.
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