Freckleface Strawberry: Monster Time!

Freckleface Strawberry #8

by Julianne Moore, LeUyen Pham (Contributor)

The latest adventures of the New York Times bestselling character Freckleface Strawberry from Academy Award-winning actress Julianne Moore!

Freckleface Strawberry can't wait for recess so she can play monster! But when her friends have other ideas about what they want to do, Freckleface learns a valuable lesson in cooperation and compromise. Any parent or teacher who has ever faced tears from a child intent on getting his or her own way will enjoy sharing this charming, humorous story with their young readers.

From Academy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Julianne Moore comes everyone's favorite red-haired seven-year-old, with mishaps and giggles just right for the Step into Reading line of leveled readers.

Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories--for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Also available in the Freckleface Strawberry series: Lunch, or What's That?; Backpacks!; Loose Tooth!; and Freckleface Strawberry and the Really Big Voice.

Find activities and other fun stuff at FrecklefaceStrawberry.com!

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Friendship

32 pages, Paperback

Published July 11, 2017

About the author

Julianne Moore is an American actress.

In October 2007, Moore made her literary debut with the publication of Freckleface Strawberry, a children's book based on her experiences as a child. In April 2009, Moore followed up with a second children's book titled Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully.

Reviews

[Lou Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated, and a book that I wish existed when I was a kid.

[MaryLibrarianOH · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kids have to learn how to play together at school.

From advanced reader copy.

[Nanci Booher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Edelweiss and the publisher for advanced access to this title. Freckleface Strawberry books are very fun and sweet. I am not sure if this is the first beginning reader for Moore but she does a great job, tackling a friendship situation with text that kids can understand. Great illustrations.

[William Wehrmacher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cute story. It teaches Freckleface Strawberry how she can have fun playing with other children with their games. I think it teaches that interactions with others are a good thing. I have absolutely NO idea why anyone would wish to ban this book. I try to stay away from the political implications, but in this case, I can't avoid it.

I bought a copy of this book for two reasons.
1. I like Julianne Moore, although I only know her from her movies.
2. I am against banning books. This is the third banned book I've read, and by far the least potentially damaging to a reader.

[Joanne Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this faintly didactic addition to the Freckleface Strawberry line. The main character manages to be imperfect without being unlikable and while this version for early readers streamlines the plot to its simplest form, it still manages to pack lots of personality. I have never loved the character nicknames, but I am drawn to these series time and again because of the peerless artwork. A valuable lesson on friendship, plainly navigated.

[Jana · Rating 3 out of 5]

For fans of the Freckleface Strawberry series, this Step Into Reading story will be lots of fun. Freckleface wants to play Monsters at recess time, but all of her other friends are engaged in other activities. Young readers can find out how Freckleface and her friends can compromise and cooperate to have a fun recess that includes everyone.

[Carrie Gelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

My transitional readers love this series!

[Marcia McLaughlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this because I was curious why some people want to ban it. I have no idea why Freckleface Strawberry is a concern! Why shouldn't kids learn to get along??

[Oana-Maria Uliu · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story about how to adapt.