Mercer Mayer's: Little Monster's Bedtime Book

by Mercer Mayer (Author & Illustrator)

A collection of humorous poems introduces 15 unusual monsters.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Fantasy

24 pages, Hardcover

First published July 16, 1978

About the author

Mercer Mayer is an American children's author and illustrator. He has published over 300 books, using a wide range of illustrative styles. Mayer is best known for his Little Critter and Little Monster series of books.

Reviews

[Brett · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars; because of the dated idea that fat-shaming anyone is okay at all, let alone humorous. Otherwise it'd be a five-star book for me just because of the joyful childhood memories this book brings me. "Good night, sleep tight, don't let the Zipperumpazoos bite!" was a family saying each & every night of my childhood, & I'm delighted to be passing it on now to the little ones in my life, each of whom giggle uproariously every time I say it to them.

[Kylie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my all time favorite bedtime book when I was little. I loved all the different monsters and how all their personalities and designs were so varied. It was written in a musical way that flowed very well and I loved that there was so much detail in every page.

[Kest Schwartzman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid monster design, slightly less solid storytelling. (I feel like fat shaming a four winged monster is the wrong kind of silly)

[James Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my top few books from childhood. Incredible how easy it was to find and get this book for my daughters.

[Adrianne Rosal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow all kinds of amazing monster names!!

[Grandma M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. It's ok. I'm not a monster fan. There's a fat shaming page.

[Tommy Schlosser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quandrey is my favorite both for the picture and play on words!

[Clong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is there anything better than Mercer Mayer? I submit that there is not. And in regards to the “fat-shaming,” I read that part as more of a cautionary tale against drinking an unholy number of milkshakes. If that’s not something we want to instill into children, what is? Plus that monster finds love at the end so quit the bellyaching. Why no outcry over the ageism of “granny shoes”? Hmmm?

[Siskiyou-Suzy · Rating 1 out of 5]

From the cover, I'd think I'd love this book -- cutesy (but not too cutesy) monsters, perhaps Mercer Meyer's Just For You-style illustrations (detailed, with old-fashioned quirks). But it's really disappointing. The rhymes are awkward and poorly constructed. And I especially hate the rhyme about the fat monster -- really, we don't need any more messages that if somebody is "fat," it is their own fault. Just not my thing sadly.

[Dottie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh my goodness what memories the thought of this little book brings back -- cuddled with my little daughter reading to her at bedtime, and a tickle and a hug and saying Goodnight, sleep tight, don't let the zipperumpazoos bite as I switched off the light. She loved her Mercer Mayer books -- and why not? Cute, cute and very in tune with kids.

[Misty McKay · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite childhood books!

[Cody · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favorite book as a child. I learned that, "the low fat blowfish likes to play gofish. He has a little light, so he can play at night."

[Eva-Marie Nevarez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Julia liked this a lot and brings it to me every so often to read still. It's better than the Little Critter books IMO.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book I remember from my childhood and loved it. I still remember some of the poems. I hope my daughter will enjoy it too, she likes nursery rhymes!

[Emmet Miles · Rating 4 out of 5]

my mom's book

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The very first book I ever read. Until I made my last great cross country move, I still had that same copy. Alas, I never knew what became of it.

[Tara Griffith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny monsters bedtime poems