Supposing

by Frances Thomas

Deals with the topic of nightmares, a subject common to parents and children.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Monsters

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1900

Reviews

[Chloe]

This was my favourite as a little kid because I related so much to it and honestly that proves I've always been an anxious mess more than anything else does

[Katie Chadwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story creates itself based upon the idea of 'what if?' It is typical that the child or little monster in this case thinks of all the scary 'what if' possibilities and the mother turns it around by thinking of all the wonderful 'what if' possibilities. The illustrations were quite creative as the characters are suppose to be monsters. The main two characters look like a cross between a zebra, elephant, and deer/moose. There are so many fun and creative activities that can be done after reading this book. Students could create their own monsters/characters and come up with a 'what if' story of their own.

[Catherine Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even monsters get scared too. Little monster imagines some scary things happening in a series of What Ifs. So mother monster cheers him up in a similar fashion.

I love the childlike qualities to this story. The author really got inside the child's head before writing.

The illustrations are very imaginative. I particularly like the detail of the ice cream cart, (bells on the umbrella).

This isn't a book to race through to find out what happens next. it is a story in which to savour each page and step inside the pages with little monster.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like that the main character was a monster, but was still scared of what could happen when the lights went out. Liked the imagination being used for positive things as well as scary things. Loved the happy relationship described between mom & baby monster. Fun little book!

[Shelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little monster lets his imagination run wild when he ask his mom "what if..." this, that, or another thing happens. The story was a bit rambly but Ross Collins illustrations make it a colorful fun read.

[The Brothers · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little monster asks his mom as series of What If questions revolving around horrible scenarios. As a wise monster mom, she responds with her own What If questions focusing on more pleasant things.

Illustrations are nice.

[Olga · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the illustrations but have some doubts on how a child would react to this story.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for fearful children.