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Please Do Not Open this Book!
Many, many adults name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page--for fear of a monster at the end of the book. Oh, I am so embarrassed, he says on the last page . . . for, of course, the monster is Grover himself! This all-time favorite is now available as a Big Little Golden Book--perfect for lap-time reading. From the Hardcover edition.
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
14 pages, Hardcover
Published August 22, 2006
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About the author
Jon Stone
64 books56 followersStone graduated from Williams College in 1952. He received a master's degree from the Yale University School of Drama in 1955, at which time he joined a CBS training program. Before helping to create Sesame Street, he worked on the popular children's television show Captain Kangaroo for CBS. He also worked on several other Muppet projects before and during his time on Sesame Street, and was the author of several books including the popular "The Monster at the End of this Book". He was married for 9 years to actress Beverly Owen.
Stone was Sesame Street's principal director until 1996. Working with Jim Henson, he helped to create many of the Muppet characters, including Big Bird and Cookie Monster. He was also responsible for the show's format and setting. Stone contributed occasional announcer voices (such as the soap opera promo spoof "School in the Afternoon"), and served similar duty on two Muppet Meeting Films. In April 1990, Stone hosted and directed a television special titled Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music. The special was created as a tribute to Joe Raposo, who passed away from lymphoma in February 1989.
Jon Stone died of complications from Lou Gehrig's disease on March 30th, 1997. In his New York Times obituary, Joan Ganz Cooney describes Stone as "probably the most brilliant writer of children's television material in America."
Stone was Sesame Street's principal director until 1996. Working with Jim Henson, he helped to create many of the Muppet characters, including Big Bird and Cookie Monster. He was also responsible for the show's format and setting. Stone contributed occasional announcer voices (such as the soap opera promo spoof "School in the Afternoon"), and served similar duty on two Muppet Meeting Films. In April 1990, Stone hosted and directed a television special titled Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music. The special was created as a tribute to Joe Raposo, who passed away from lymphoma in February 1989.
Jon Stone died of complications from Lou Gehrig's disease on March 30th, 1997. In his New York Times obituary, Joan Ganz Cooney describes Stone as "probably the most brilliant writer of children's television material in America."
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February 15, 2013A childhood favorite.
March 20, 2013
Opened it....and kept opening it ;-)
October 26, 2025
my first ragebait
February 5, 2008
I bought this book for my daughter when she was sick one year (I am guessing that she was 3). We must have read this book 40 billion times (OK, maybe not that many times, but it seems close to it). We both loved it! The twist at the end made us both laugh!!!
November 15, 2007
I read this book when I was around 5, I still have it too. I remember staring at the pictures... and rereading it countless times~
March 17, 2008
great when I was a kid, and great to read to my kids....will grover be okay?!!! Is there REALLY a monster at the end of the book?!!! You'll have to read it to find out!:-)
February 14, 2008
I have a copy from Darsa from when Rhys was born!
March 9, 2008
I'm SO glad that they reprinted this book. I remember loving this when I was a kid and I think I love it even more now!
March 10, 2008
I loved this book when I was little! I loved Grover!
March 22, 2008
I loved Grover as a child and therefore I loved this book featuring Grover.
April 18, 2008
At one point in my children's lives I could probably quote this book it was such a hit and we loved Grover
October 16, 2008
my sister KaLee's favorite book. if you know her you know it's an amazing read!
October 20, 2008
This is a favorite book of ours as a family. My children love it and I love getting into character when I read it to them. This is soooo cute!
October 30, 2009
I'm SO glad that they reprinted this book. I remember loving this when I was a kid and I think I love it even more now!
March 24, 2010
Wish I could find this book again.
December 7, 2012
A funny book for about ennyone
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February 18, 2013Great book
February 18, 2013
Ok- first, you can't not be absolutely in awe of the wisdom of Grover. Second, When given the chance to receive the teachings of Grover, you have to jump on that. Best children's book ever!
June 14, 2017
I only read the first 2 pages as Grover was quite convincing. However what I did read was enthralling and entertaining in equal measure!
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