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Today I'm a Monster
“Today I am a monster
I wake with a sore head
I want to keep on dreaming
Don’t get me out of bed!”...
Explains that angry feelings come and go
Doing bad things doesn’t make you bad
A story is a good way to help children first recognize feelings
Learn to treat each other better as well as be more tolerating
Teaches us all that love and understanding make the difference
AND showers the power of a mother’s love
41 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2017
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236 people want to read
About the author
Agnes Green
28 books14 followersAgnes Green is a passionate children’s book author, poetess, and mother, known for her uplifting, engaging storylines and relatable, lovable characters. To Agnes, children really are what her life is all about (her family, vocation, aspirations).
From her early childhood, Agnes had an affinity for the written word, which was fueled by her vivid imagination. About a decade ago, when searching for her oldest son’s first books, she decided to transform her passion into a vocation
Currently, Agnes serves as the Founder of the soon-to-launch independent publishing house, April Tale Books. Her debut book is in entitled “Today I’m a Monster.” In the near future, she will be releasing “The Perfect Potty Zoo” and “Ellie’s First Day in Class.” As a dedicated mother, she is a proud part of Parent’s Club, when kids and parents create crafts and read together.
When she isn’t crafting children’s stories, Agnes Green enjoys dancing, practicing yoga, and going on adventures. She also has an avid interest in psychology. Above all, she cherishes spending quality family time with her three beautiful children (a 10-year-old, 4-year-old, and 15-month-old). More often than not, her children influence her new story ideas and inspire her to be her best version daily.
From her early childhood, Agnes had an affinity for the written word, which was fueled by her vivid imagination. About a decade ago, when searching for her oldest son’s first books, she decided to transform her passion into a vocation
Currently, Agnes serves as the Founder of the soon-to-launch independent publishing house, April Tale Books. Her debut book is in entitled “Today I’m a Monster.” In the near future, she will be releasing “The Perfect Potty Zoo” and “Ellie’s First Day in Class.” As a dedicated mother, she is a proud part of Parent’s Club, when kids and parents create crafts and read together.
When she isn’t crafting children’s stories, Agnes Green enjoys dancing, practicing yoga, and going on adventures. She also has an avid interest in psychology. Above all, she cherishes spending quality family time with her three beautiful children (a 10-year-old, 4-year-old, and 15-month-old). More often than not, her children influence her new story ideas and inspire her to be her best version daily.
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November 29, 2017
Cute little story
Cute story about getting angry and doing bad things. Doing bad things doesn't make you bad just your actions and maybe with some rest, the monster goes away and doing bad things stop. Cute pictures.
Cute story about getting angry and doing bad things. Doing bad things doesn't make you bad just your actions and maybe with some rest, the monster goes away and doing bad things stop. Cute pictures.
May 5, 2018
Awww I loved the morale of the story!
It’s true. We all are monsters from time to time.
:)
It’s true. We all are monsters from time to time.
:)
December 1, 2017
In Today I'm a Monster a young boy got out of bed and his head hurt and he felt like a monster and proceeded to act that way. This book gives young children a book about being angry and letting them know that their actions are not good but that the child inside is still good.
A story is a good way to help children first recognize feelings and then talk about how to deal with them. Anger is a hard on for some small children so Today I'm a Monster has an important message that the child inside the angry monster is still good and parents still love them.
A story is a good way to help children first recognize feelings and then talk about how to deal with them. Anger is a hard on for some small children so Today I'm a Monster has an important message that the child inside the angry monster is still good and parents still love them.
November 30, 2017
Beautiful pictures and catchy rhymes make this book easy to read
Perfect timing . We have a kindergartener who struggles with bullies at school. She lashes out at those who she sees as threats to hereafter. This book could not have come to our attention at a more perfect time. The wording flows so well. Bright colors. Catchy rhythms too. She loves it.
Perfect timing . We have a kindergartener who struggles with bullies at school. She lashes out at those who she sees as threats to hereafter. This book could not have come to our attention at a more perfect time. The wording flows so well. Bright colors. Catchy rhythms too. She loves it.
December 12, 2017
What a great ebook this is for 3-8 years olds to know on days...
like this.For the most part most of the printed letters at the beginning part of this book that were on the left side of this book though were not very easy to make out as it was seemingly intertwined with the landscape illustration page. Other than that I thought it was a terrific book for 3-8 year olds that I would wish to recommend it for and rated it as suchlike, a five star book. I received this ebook for free by using KU, in return, here's my honest review. Super work Agnes! By Sunny.
like this.For the most part most of the printed letters at the beginning part of this book that were on the left side of this book though were not very easy to make out as it was seemingly intertwined with the landscape illustration page. Other than that I thought it was a terrific book for 3-8 year olds that I would wish to recommend it for and rated it as suchlike, a five star book. I received this ebook for free by using KU, in return, here's my honest review. Super work Agnes! By Sunny.
November 30, 2017
Cute story with great illustrations and fun, rhyming text. The story of a boy who is having a bad day and making him angry to others also teaches us all that love and understanding make the difference. We all have bad days and this is a great way to let children know that even if they have a bad day, they are still loved and beautiful and tomorrow is going to be better. Well done.
January 8, 2018
We all have bad days....
First of all, the illustrations were spot on! I love how the colors blended and gave them a classic art medium but mixed with digital. I loved the message behind the story. We all have bad days that make us act out or not like our selves. It doesn't make it OK, but a reminder we are still loved. At the end of it all, we have to learn to treat each other better as well as be more tolerating. Simply put, this a cute story with a great message.
First of all, the illustrations were spot on! I love how the colors blended and gave them a classic art medium but mixed with digital. I loved the message behind the story. We all have bad days that make us act out or not like our selves. It doesn't make it OK, but a reminder we are still loved. At the end of it all, we have to learn to treat each other better as well as be more tolerating. Simply put, this a cute story with a great message.
January 17, 2018
Cute book
This was a great book.
I enjoyed reading this quickly to my 11 & 9 year old before bed.
They enjoyed reading about letting go of bottled emotions and receiving understanding, encouraging words from mom.
This was a great book.
I enjoyed reading this quickly to my 11 & 9 year old before bed.
They enjoyed reading about letting go of bottled emotions and receiving understanding, encouraging words from mom.
January 4, 2018
Delightful.
I’ll admit this brought tears to my eyes while reading it to my daughter. She has certainly been a monster today.
I’ll admit this brought tears to my eyes while reading it to my daughter. She has certainly been a monster today.
December 3, 2018
Awesome Book
My daughter loved this book! She loved the illustrations, Will definitely purchase more books from this author. Great read !
My daughter loved this book! She loved the illustrations, Will definitely purchase more books from this author. Great read !
February 28, 2018
Great book!
This is a well written book for children. It is a joy to read it to my boys. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
This is a well written book for children. It is a joy to read it to my boys. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
April 26, 2018
Beautiful book.
Very touchy for a mom. I'm sure many boys and girls will relate to the story. All kids have bad days but as parents we must say to our children " that's not who my kid is". I loved the book!
Very touchy for a mom. I'm sure many boys and girls will relate to the story. All kids have bad days but as parents we must say to our children " that's not who my kid is". I loved the book!
January 23, 2019
Loved the book
Even though I have some bad days we can still be happy. This is what my daughter learned from reading this book tonight she loved it and learned a lot.
Even though I have some bad days we can still be happy. This is what my daughter learned from reading this book tonight she loved it and learned a lot.
March 20, 2018
Great content
This book has great content. It’s not just a line on each page. It’s well thought out with a very sweet plot. Though I did have to remind my little ones that the “monster’s” behavior was not to be copied.
This book has great content. It’s not just a line on each page. It’s well thought out with a very sweet plot. Though I did have to remind my little ones that the “monster’s” behavior was not to be copied.
March 19, 2018
Great
This is a good book to help kids recognize when they are having a bad day. It reassures them that even when they aren’t in their best behavior we, as parents, still love them.
This is a good book to help kids recognize when they are having a bad day. It reassures them that even when they aren’t in their best behavior we, as parents, still love them.
March 19, 2018
Monsters
Great book for my mischievous, five year old. Let's kids know its okay to have a bad day, they're still loved.
Great book for my mischievous, five year old. Let's kids know its okay to have a bad day, they're still loved.
April 28, 2019
Good book!
Very cute. Gonna read it to my son tonight! It's a lesson for kids and parents alike.😊 How to tame that monster.....
Very cute. Gonna read it to my son tonight! It's a lesson for kids and parents alike.😊 How to tame that monster.....
January 25, 2018
Short & Sweet
This book was a free download, and my 4yr old nephew had been acting just like a monster for days.
We read the book together today right before he was going to throw a fit for being denied monopolization of the living room tele.
I don't know if he got the point, but the tele and his fit were forgotten when we reached the end of the story.
This book was a free download, and my 4yr old nephew had been acting just like a monster for days.
We read the book together today right before he was going to throw a fit for being denied monopolization of the living room tele.
I don't know if he got the point, but the tele and his fit were forgotten when we reached the end of the story.
September 9, 2018
Good book on anger and families love for us
As a therapist this is a book that I will read to my clients as it hits on mindfulness towards ourselves and others
As a therapist this is a book that I will read to my clients as it hits on mindfulness towards ourselves and others
December 5, 2017
Love it
I love how this book showed the love between a mother and a child. Also the understanding of a mother. Great book. My five year old really enjoyed it
I love how this book showed the love between a mother and a child. Also the understanding of a mother. Great book. My five year old really enjoyed it
February 20, 2019
Super cute
Really cute and effective for illustrating to children that they are loved even when they loose control of their emotions. Great for self forgiveness which my daughter struggles with. A nice calming nighttime read.
Really cute and effective for illustrating to children that they are loved even when they loose control of their emotions. Great for self forgiveness which my daughter struggles with. A nice calming nighttime read.
April 8, 2019
Great book for mom and child
Its a great layout, the vocabulary is easy to understand for my 5 year old and it has great illustration to help better understand the message.
Its a great layout, the vocabulary is easy to understand for my 5 year old and it has great illustration to help better understand the message.
March 30, 2019
At first, I wasn’t sure that I’d really like this book. I generally steer clear of anything that hints poetry but I was pleasantly surprised. Green and Judson did a great job grappling with emotions in a way that could be easily understood by a child. The cadence of the lines created a charming rhythm when read aloud (which I tend to do).
The illustrations flowed well with the text. They told their own story that younger audiences could easily follow. The message of love is clear and it warms the heart. I can see parents using this to help their children understand their own emotions.
The illustrations flowed well with the text. They told their own story that younger audiences could easily follow. The message of love is clear and it warms the heart. I can see parents using this to help their children understand their own emotions.
August 20, 2018
Kids are kids. They try to navigate the world, but sometimes don't realize what is going on. This book just speaks to them.
In a sing-song rhyming pattern, this book focuses mainly on the child who is a monster. He goes through the day making all of the wrong choices, but at the end of the day his mother was their to love and comfort him.
I will point out, in this book, the message was not so clear. For us, we will use it as a social story to start conversations. I found when reading books like this to kids, they will often have an easier time calming down when in the moment.
Overall this is a cute book. Silly illustrations and very catchy rhythm.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine and were in no way influenced by outside sources. I am a professional blogger at Little Lady Plays
In a sing-song rhyming pattern, this book focuses mainly on the child who is a monster. He goes through the day making all of the wrong choices, but at the end of the day his mother was their to love and comfort him.
I will point out, in this book, the message was not so clear. For us, we will use it as a social story to start conversations. I found when reading books like this to kids, they will often have an easier time calming down when in the moment.
Overall this is a cute book. Silly illustrations and very catchy rhythm.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine and were in no way influenced by outside sources. I am a professional blogger at Little Lady Plays
April 24, 2018
Illustrations were really wonderful, full page, and realistic, yet not boring. (great sense on movement on some pages too!)
It's the message that I have an issue with. Today's picture book selection is amazing, there confront and deal with so many great books that address emotions, issues, colors, and cultures that they didn't touch when I was a kid that I'm really looking forward to a well-balanced and emotionally aware generation coming up.
(Just the other day as I was reviewing picture books for our library committee, I mentioned that if there'd been just one of the books on worrying and anxiety that I had come across in today's market that had been around when I was a kid, my life might have ended up on a very different path.)
However, this one, about anger leaves me uneasy. Of course, we love our kids even when they throw a tantrum or have a bad day. However, this story makes it seem like you can literally be a monster for basically the entire day with no one calling you on it, go back tomorrow and act nice again and everything is okay. A tantrum that lasts for an hour is one thing, a bad, sad, or grumpy attitude all day is another thing, treating everyone around you horribly for the full 12ish hours of a kid's day is not okay in my book. Yes, I would still love my kid, but there'd be timeouts, discussions, or, for the love of God, any adult interaction during the day to try and bring some resolution to the problem much faster.
I get the idea and the bigger picture, let's not give the idea that we all get a 24-hour pass everytime we feel like it.
It's the message that I have an issue with. Today's picture book selection is amazing, there confront and deal with so many great books that address emotions, issues, colors, and cultures that they didn't touch when I was a kid that I'm really looking forward to a well-balanced and emotionally aware generation coming up.
(Just the other day as I was reviewing picture books for our library committee, I mentioned that if there'd been just one of the books on worrying and anxiety that I had come across in today's market that had been around when I was a kid, my life might have ended up on a very different path.)
However, this one, about anger leaves me uneasy. Of course, we love our kids even when they throw a tantrum or have a bad day. However, this story makes it seem like you can literally be a monster for basically the entire day with no one calling you on it, go back tomorrow and act nice again and everything is okay. A tantrum that lasts for an hour is one thing, a bad, sad, or grumpy attitude all day is another thing, treating everyone around you horribly for the full 12ish hours of a kid's day is not okay in my book. Yes, I would still love my kid, but there'd be timeouts, discussions, or, for the love of God, any adult interaction during the day to try and bring some resolution to the problem much faster.
I get the idea and the bigger picture, let's not give the idea that we all get a 24-hour pass everytime we feel like it.
December 22, 2017
This is an adorable rhyming story that is perfect for preschoolers. The protagonist is a little boy who wakes up on the wrong side of the bed. So today he will act like a monster. He will be rude, disrespectful, obstinate, and mean to his friends and family. His mother understands that he is having a bad day. She comforts him and explains that she loves him always, no matter his mood. She understands the child hidden in monster disguise.
This book is recommended as a bedtime story or read aloud to discuss a child's feelings when experiencing negative emotions.
This book is recommended as a bedtime story or read aloud to discuss a child's feelings when experiencing negative emotions.
August 12, 2018
So cute
I loved this book, especially the part about moms! Very sweet. I have four monsters myself. My smallest ones enjoyed this book.
I loved this book, especially the part about moms! Very sweet. I have four monsters myself. My smallest ones enjoyed this book.
March 18, 2019
A phenomenal book about feeling angry and having a really bad day. Perfect for feelings Storytime. In my opinion, the text could be better read with a different font type, color and size but an excellent book.
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April 21, 2020This book is about a child who wakes up from bed feeling upset and how they learn to be okay with feeling bad emotions. I would recommend this to pre-k students and would use it to help them learn to read in a fun way.
November 6, 2020
Such a good read
Really lovely book. The idea behind the story was unique, the rhyming was rythmic and did not seem forced at all. A lot of rhyming books are incredibly short, but this one was longer than many and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it with my 7 year old.
Really lovely book. The idea behind the story was unique, the rhyming was rythmic and did not seem forced at all. A lot of rhyming books are incredibly short, but this one was longer than many and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it with my 7 year old.
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