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15 Monster Books and Crafts for Children

January 14, 2013 By Dianna Kennedy · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

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15 Monster Books and Crafts for Children is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy.

Monster books and Crafts for kids

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If you have little boys in your house, chances are, they LOVE stories about monsters. I’ve collected 15 of our favorites.

Have a galley of girls? No worries! The little ladies in my home love these monster books just as much as the boys!

glad monster, sad monster1. Glad Monster, Sad Monster
Ready to talk about feelings? This book walks through the range of emotions any good little monster is bound to have!

monster printables
Kick your monster unit study off right with these monster printables from 2 Teaching Mommies.

Your kids would also enjoy these Little Monster stick puppet printables from Preschool Printables.

 

go away big green monster2. Go Away Big Green Monster
This book has been a classic in our house for years — my high school senior loved it when she was small!

Let your little ones practice their writing skills with this Big Green Monster tracing craft. Bonus? You could also use this as a template to cut the monster’s pieces out of craft foam.


3. My Momma Monster Loves Me So
My children LOVE this book – they get a kick out of how momma monsters show their love to their babies.

bread tag monsters

Show your children some love by breaking out the craft supplies! Inner Child Fun has these adorable Bread Tag Monsters – you could even make matching mother/child ones!

there was an old monster
4. There was an Old Monster
Do your wee ones enjoy the story of the little old lady who swallowed a fly? If so, you can’t miss this book about a very hungry monster who swallows a variety of objects! There’s even a song you can sing!

paper plate monsters

Bring out your colored paper plates and let your little ones create their very own monsters.

if you're a monster and know it
5. If You’re a Monster and You Know It
Clap, clap!
Keep the music going in your house with this creative take on the classic song, “If You’re Happy and You Know It”. Gather up your musical instruments while you sing about stomping your monster paws!

monster splat collages

The Activity Village has a fun Monster printable section complete with monster bookmarks for the book lovers in your house! You’ll want to put Monster Splat Art on your to-do list, too!

big bad bullybug
6.Bye Bye Big Bad Bullybug
Need some help encouraging children to face their fears? Expert monster author Ed Emberley lends a hand with this tale of itty bitty bugs who get the last laugh on a bully.

frankenstein cookie

Serve up a fun treat with Frankenstein cookies from JCasa Homemade. (The Crafty Crow has a sweet monster craft roundup you won’t want to miss.)

monsters dont eat broccoli
7. Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli
After you finish off your cookies, remind your children that even monsters need good nutrition, too.

monster fruit pizza

I Can Teach My Child is serving up some mini monster fruit pizzas. YUM!

Bellies full? Hop over to Carisa’s and pick up her Happy Monsters Tot Pack for fun.

even monsters need haircuts
8. Even Monsters Need Haircuts

Little boys need lots of hair cuts — but they are easy compared to working on a monster hairdo. Follow the story of the young monster barber and his clients.

After you finish reading, let your little ones practice their own barber skills with playdough.

rock monster
Don’t forget to practice more monster makeover skills by creating these rock monsters from Kayboo Creations! You’ll just need paint, googly eyes and a collection of rocks!

Monster Mess
9. Monster Mess
Ever heard of a monster who likes to clean? Children will get a kick out of this monster who’s pretty handy with a broom!

After story time, relax and let your kids make some crafty monster messes! Check out the monster craft ideas here at Totally Tots.

when a monster is born
10. When a Monster is Born
What a cute little monster baby! Follow this tale of a baby monster and the decisions he makes through his life – good and bad.

plastic lid monsters

Have you saved plastic lids around your house, looking for the perfect craft? Now you can make your own upcycled monsters!

Have kindergarten students? They’ll have fun with this Monster printable pack from 1+1+1=1.

Monster Math
11. Monster Math
How many monsters does it take to have a birthday party? How about 50? Practice counting skills with the fun rhymes found in this story.

monster eyeball sort
Work on color sorting, color matching and even numbers with this fun monster eyeball sorting activity from Prekinders!

creepy monster, sleepy monster
12. Creepy Monster, Sleepy Monster
Is bedtime a challenge in your home? Give this tale of monster bedtimes a try.

roll a monster game

I’m going to brush up on my crafting skills and try to make this Roll a Monster Game from my pal Sarah at Happy Brown House. I’ll need to replenish my stash of craft felt to get started.

go to bed monster
13. Go to Bed Monster!
You can find more bedtime fun with this story of Lucy, who created a monster who refused to go to bed.

When nap-time is finished, have some fun with this Monster Mash printable pack from Homeschool Share.

The monster at the end of this book
14. The Monster at the End of this Book

My children were amazed that my mother read this to me when I was young — this book was first published back in 1971. We love Grover’s efforts in attempting to keep the reader from reaching the end of the book!

grover puppet
Awesome crafty moms who sew can make this Grover puppet to go along with this classic tale.

I’ll stick to something very simple — a monster dice rolling game – super easy to print out and play!

no such thing
15. No Such Thing
We came across this book during the Halloween season and we LOVED it! A little boy and a little monster are scared of each other until a fun twist at the end.

monster sensory tub

Want to have some hands on fun? Pick up some water beads (available in LOADS of colors) and make your own monster sensory tub.

To wrap up your collection of monster tales, don’t miss out on Make and Takes free eBook, Monster Mania – packed with loads of monster crafts. Invite your friends over for some Monster Bowling, too! Looking for more monster toys?

Did I leave your favorite monster book off the list? Be sure and leave a comment!


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About Dianna Kennedy

Dianna Kennedy is the mother of six, writing at The Kennedy Adventures. She's a relaxed classical homeschooler, and loves to share practical tips for today's Catholic parent.
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  1. Bon Crowder says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:31 am

    Don’t forget _You Can Count on Monsters_. It’s a book about all the numbers from 1-100. Each with a monster created from its monster factors! http://mathfour.com/picture-books/prime-numbers-are-fun-to-learn

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  2. Hodge Podge says

    June 21, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Great monster round up!

    I love the monsters in Where The Wild Things Are too – we can all be wild sometimes, toddlers especially… 😉

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