A Beasty Story

This book is creepy throughout, yet is cute. The mice-like animals are spooked, but the resolution is fun. There is a stress on colors and like-sounding words, so it's perfect for a toddler (learning colors) or young child, learning to read. Another favorite of my boys. (*)>

We purchased the Beasty Story before we had children. Now that we have children we love it even more! I love the flow of the story and the illustrations as well. My 2.5 year old understands the surprise humor and laughs hardy each time we read this book. It's different than some of Bill Martin, Jr's other work, but is wonderful. Don't miss this!

My daughter (3 1/2) and son (20 months) both loved this book when we borrowed it from the library. It is full of suspense yet not scary. The rhymes are wonderful! It teaches colors as well. My daughter loved repeating the sentences.A cute and educational book!

Bill Martin Jr.'s knack for rhyme and rhythm are the base for this exciting tale. Steven Kellogg illustrates the 'dark, dark woods' and the charming mice whose adventure we are sharing. This book is perfect for beginning readers and adults to share the reading. Children can easily memorize and 'read' the subtly changing text. Adults can chime in as the mice. I love to watch my Kindergartener's read this book 'outloud to themselves'. They cannot help but add dramatic touches to the reading. A new classic from these two great contributors to children's literature.