Maddie is a little girl at a new school, who wants to make friends. She does bratty, monsterish things in a desperate effort to be noticed. When Maddie makes a little girl cry, she finally realizes she IS a monster, and feels sad and ashamed. Befriending a kitten shows her the way back to forming healthy relationships with the other kids.

REVIEW

Included at the back of the book are six pages of activities for teachers and parents to help kids explore Monster Maddie. The activities range from alliteration games to writing, crafts and drama games. As a parent, I appreciate books that give more for their dollar, and I wasn't disappointed with this one.”

Reviewed by: Kim Chatel, parent and author
www.kimm@blazingtrailers.com

EXCERPT

Next morning, Maddie woke up as a monster, with fangs and claws and wild, wild hair. She grinned an evil grin.

“Now the kids will notice me,” she said.

Miss Maddie Monster decided to make mischief.
Arriving at school, Miss Maddie Monster played tricks on the other kids. She put ants in their pants, dirt in their shirts, and ooze in their shoes.

When Ben was about to win his race, Miss Maddie Monster poked out her foot. Ben slammed into the dirt. Miss Maddie Monster laughed and shook her wild, wild hair.

When Kyle went to sit on his chair, Miss Maddie Monster jerked it away. Kyle crashed to the floor. Miss Maddie Monster grinned and showed her fangs.

When Katy found the best hiding place, Miss Maddie Monster told everyone and spoilt the game. Miss Maddie Monster chuckled and waggled her claws.

The other kids didn’t seem to think Miss Maddie Monster was funny. Her tricks hurt their feelings and made them angry. One by one, they turned their backs on Miss Maddie Monster. They still didn’t let her play their games. They still didn’t want to be her friend.