Does Frankenstein Get Hungry?

by John Solimine

In this monstrously funny picture book, an inquisitive young girl with some pressing questions proves these creatures may not be so scary after all.

Tucked up in her bed, a little girl wonders about the creatures rumored to go bump in the night. But instead of pulling the covers over her head, she comes up with a list of important questions,

Does Frankenstein get hungry?

Does Dracula floss his fangs?

Does the boogeyman have boogers?

Does the thing that lives beneath my bed get lonely under there?

With each inquiry, the little girl's confidence grows--proving monsters are no match for her imagination! From debut talent John Solimine, this laugh-out-loud picture book has all the silly and gentle reassurance kids need for a good night's sleep.

Genres: Picture Books, Monsters, Halloween, Childrens, Storytime, Holiday, Humor

32 pages, Hardcover

Published August 14, 2018

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

The questions you use to ask when you were being tucked in for the night - brought back lots of good memories about bedtime stories with mom.

[Lindsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun read aloud. Easy rhymes, bright illustrations, fun holiday book

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun choice for kids who worry about monsters at night.

[Rachel Stine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don’t be afraid of people who look different on the outside, deep down we are all just human.

[McKenzie Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-CycleThis is a wonderful, silly, disgusting, and surprisingly helpful book. In it, a little girl is scared of the things that may lurk in her room when trying to fall asleep. But after thinking of a bunch of silly questions relating to what she is scared of, she realizes she does not have to be afraid.Great illustrations and rhymes. I loved the details in the pictures. Some are gross, some are strangely beautiful, all are very fun and engaging.I really enjoyed this book. It is one that is very entertaining, but it also has some helpful advice. Instead of dwelling on what scares you, change your perspective and show yourself how ridiculous your fears are. Great advice for children as well as adults. Such an amazing book.I picked this up from the library because one of the little girls I work with loves spooky Halloween-like things. After actually reading the book, I was surprised by how wonderful and insightful it actually was. Great book for reading all year around.

[Isabel Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Monsters, creepy-crawlies, and things that go bump in the night have met their match. The little girl who narrates John Solimine’s Does Frankenstein Get Hungry? proves that these creatures (anyone from Dracula to creepy clowns) are not as scary as they first appear. By imagining them doing normal everyday activities like flossing, she is able to vanquish her initial fear of monsters and get a good night’s rest.

Rhyming text and rich, detailed illustrations really make this book shine. Read it during the month of October if you’re looking for material to tie into spooky things and/or the Halloween holiday. It can also be read as a funny bedtime story anytime of the year and/or to help children get over their fear of the dark. Does Frankenstein Get Hungry? is best suited for children ages 3-6.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I"m calling this 'poetry' as each page could stand alone, but all together makes an original story about being afraid of the dark. Read it to your little ones!

[Elizabeth Tyree · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very cute book for young children who may be afraid of monsters in the dark. I would recommend this book for prek-1st grade aged children whonare old enough to get the humor and understand the message, however, because the 3 and under crowd might not be quite up to that level yet.

*I was sent this book for free in exchange for an honest review*

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's silly and fun, and I can hear the giggling already.

[Dolores Stratford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun to read, the cadence is enjoyable, cute illustrations! Great Halloween read for classrooms.
halloween

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Review: I was on a hunt for the perfect book for Frankenstein week (one that I haven't read before) and while this one didn't end up being really about Frankenstein or his monster specifically, it was still really too good not to share. I love this approach of using silly but still logical questions to combat fear of those bumps in the night. I have come across many books in the past that have tried to accomplish the same thing but none that would work quite as well for Munchkin. We had a blast laughing the silly art work and crazier questions. It got the logical part of the brain going that pulled away from those fantastical fears. Of course the silliness also helps in those minutes before the lights go out.

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

I relate to this story so much. A little girl is having trouble falling asleep because her brain keeps asking questions. Whether it’s because she’s frightened of all the monsters she’s questioning or because her brain is just overactive, who knows? Maybe both. Either way, the author really came up with some clever questions about monsters, and the illustrations were great. My class enjoyed this “not-too-spooky” book.

[Emmy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a cute book in theory, and I really love the idea of teaching kids to not be afraid of the monsters they conjure up in their minds (how scary is a mummy when he's falling off his bike???). However, while I liked the book well enough, I thought that the writing was a little cumbersome and the rhymes a little forced. I had trouble finding the tempo for the reading, which definitely diminished my enjoyment.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

The young girl asks questions like the title one about various monsters as she gets ready to sleep.
Clever way to help a child get over their fears at bedtime.
Illustrations are detailed and colorful.

[Sarah Lancaster · Rating 4 out of 5]

1st-3rd Grade
Genre: Poetry

This rhythmic poem story is really great for reading to students to not only help them with poetry but, also helping them think of monsters in a different way, rather than scary! I really enjoyed the story!

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute way to rid your night fear of monsters

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rhyming text and opens discussion.

[Juliana Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Before bed, a little girl asks endless questions about monsters. Do vampire have to floss? Do witches have to clean their rooms?

[Lynne Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clever and nice rhyme and love the creatured featured, but felt a bit list-y and I just prefer more plotted book with rereadability.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

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