Will I love The Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street)?

First of all, I have always adored Sesame Street’s loveable, furry old Grover, so if he is the star of a book, I’m in! I still remember my mom reading this book to me over 50 years ago and feeling so proud that I was able to thwart Grover’s efforts to get me to NOT turn the pages. (Though, admittedly, that first time… I was totally nervous, like him, to get to the monster at the end!)

All subsequent readings, though, even when I dared to do it on my own, felt like an accomplishment, moving forward despite being afraid.… show more.

This book does such a good job of engaging the reader. I love how Grover communicates with the reader and actively tries to stop them from moving forward.

It doesn’t hurt that Grover is my favorite Sesame Street character, and his energetic voice came through in the text.

I loved reading this book as a kid. It’s so fun and funny. It inspired me to become an author. It’s one of the first ever books where you feel like the main character responds directly to you. 

Grover, from Sesame Street, is terrified there’s a monster at the end of the book. How does he know? The title page told him! So he begs you not to turn the page. He tapes them down. He nails boards over them. He builds a wall between you and the book, anything to stop you from bringing the monster closer. 

I won’t… show more.

Okay, we all know who the monster at the end of this book really is but come on: it’s all in the journey! Please don’t turn that page! “Maybe you do not understand. There is a monster at the end of this book!” Too funny to resist. Who doesn’t love doing the Grover voice? Just watch your little one reach for that page and enjoy the giggles.