Nibbles: The Very Hungry Book Monster

Nibbles the Book Monster has gone searching for snacks, but he can't seem to find a book to satisfy his tastes.  One's too slimy, one's too sweet and the next is too smelly - will he ever find a book which tastes just right?

Nibbles The Very Hungry Book Monster is the fifth adventure for everyone's favourite mischievous monster. Like the other stories, there is so much for little children to enjoy as they follow Nibbles, peeking through die cut holes, lifting flaps and following trails of footprints, making this certain to become an 'again, again!' story.

This book about books is perfect for starting discussions about other stories and different types of books. In his search for a tasty snack, Nibbles eats his way through a recipe book, the story of 'Hansel and Gretel' and a version of 'Old MacDonald Had a Farm' which is certain to get readers giggling, but there are plenty of other books to explore in the pictures, offering many little jokes along the way.  As Nibbles eats his way into the 'Cats Pop-Up Book', for example, he leaves them an escape hole, making a mouse in 'Hansel and Gretel' look very worried!

Children could suggest other books which Nibbles might enjoy tasting and perhaps create their own pictures exploring his adventures. They might like to make mini books, complete with holes for a Nibbles finger puppet to pop through, allowing them to develop their own stories about this loveable monster.

Readers are sure to enjoy spotting little details in the illustrations, like the 'wanted' poster for Nibbles in the library or all the things he has nibbled on his way across town!  Like each of the previous books, The Very Hungry Book Monster is sure to become a firm favourite, to be read again and again!

Picture book /  Reviewed by Sue Wilsher, teacher

Suggested Reading Age 3+