{"product_id":"the-different-monsters","title":"The Different Monsters","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe monsters were all different. They were different colors and shapes and sizes. Because the monsters were different on the outside, they thought they might be different on the inside. It made it hard for them to get along. Then two of the monsters realized they all liked to smile. Every monster was different in their own way, but smiling made them feel more the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Different Monsters\u003c\/i\u003e is Book 2 of the Learning Monsters series of children's books, offering a cast of colorful monsters, each of them special in their own way. This early reader series explores themes related to understanding and feeling empathy for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor and illustrator Dominic Villari's books feature well-developed stories with heart and humor that appeal to kids and parents alike. These timeless tales will grow with you and your children through pre-reading, beginning reading and novice reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThemes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciating Diversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpressing Empathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge Grade Range: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 to 7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-K to Second Grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Books in this Series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Yelling Monsters - Self-control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Helping Monsters - Asking for Help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcerpt: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe monsters did not like that they were different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey spent a lot of time talking about their differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePred did not like that Blurple was blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlurple thought that Pred was too pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrange asked Reple why he was square.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReple wondered why Grange was round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurkle believed that Glack's spikes were too sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlack wished that Purkle wasn't so fluffy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYallow was annoyed that Tantan had flippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTantan was sure that Yallow had too many hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe monsters saw they were different on the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo they thought they must be different on the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt made it hard for the monsters to get along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey always wanted to disagree and argue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eDominic Villari is well versed in the art and science of making stuff up and is often caught talking to things, especially when they don't work right or are difficult to put together. These pursuits occasionally spill out onto paper in illustrated children's books such as Sun and Moon, Bear is Hangry and The Yelling Monsters and fiction books such as The Wandering Princess and Talks to Things. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and daughter, both of whom have gotten better about knowing when he's making stuff up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50752532873448,"sku":"9798670336086","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/9539\/3512\/files\/imageloader_68f3eb3c-10c9-4bd8-adb2-f6b9e3eed950.jpg?v=1790218995","url":"https:\/\/kuumba-47muwsn1.myshopify.com\/products\/the-different-monsters","provider":"Kuumba","version":"1.0","type":"link"}