On World Read Aloud Day March 9, I visited Mrs. Mozer’s third grade class via Skype and gave them an advance reading of my debut picture book, THE MONSTORE.
Then I asked the students–if you could buy a monster at The Monstore, what would it look like? What special talents would it have?
The class drew pictures and each Monday for the next few weeks I’ll be sharing them with you.
These kids are very creative! Give them a hand (applause, not an extra monster hand, although that would be very useful).
George:
Henry:
Julia:
Melanie:
Thanks to Mrs. Mozer’s class for sharing their monsters!
Writing for Kids (While Raising Them) 
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April 25, 2011 at 4:22 pm
DianaM
Wow!!! These are incredible!
Such creativity and humor. Can I hire these kids for my think tank?
I think “Mad Cook” will win Top Chef next season.
April 25, 2011 at 6:55 pm
Corey
Oh, so cute!!!
April 25, 2011 at 7:16 pm
thiskidreviews
I never thought about a dinosaur being a ninja -very awesome 🙂
I really like your blog! I will keep an eye out for Monstore when it comes out!
April 26, 2011 at 10:47 am
Tara
Hi Erik! It’s nice to meet you. Love your blog. I’ll add it to the links on my site! Happy reading.
April 27, 2011 at 12:46 pm
thiskidreviews
Thanks! I am going to add you to “My places I like to visit”. I am happy I found your site. I wish your Monstore book was coming out sooner -it’s a good idea!
–I wish it were coming out sooner, too, Erik! I sold it last year, so three years is a long time to wait! — Tara
April 25, 2011 at 7:19 pm
Ishta Mercurio
These are awesome! Love the top hat on the Dinosaur Ninja. Very debonair! And I like the idea of a monster that spreads peace. Those are some creative kids!
April 25, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Will Strong
Those kids are awesome. Nice stuff. I can’t wait to see the book.
April 25, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Michelle Dennis Evans
Love it!!!
April 26, 2011 at 4:48 am
Lynda Shoup
Great post, Tara! Thanks for sharing the drawings. You are an inspiration!
April 26, 2011 at 5:48 am
Susanna
Drawings and letters from kids are my absolute favorite part of school visits! You are in for some good ones 🙂
April 26, 2011 at 6:01 am
laurasalas
Love these! I would also like to have Peace-Peace come vacuum my house:>)
April 26, 2011 at 6:54 am
Anna
I love these! And what a fantastic question to ask students. Maybe one of them can work with your illustrator? 🙂
April 26, 2011 at 7:55 am
Mrs. Mozer's Class
Thank you for making our class famous. We are enjoying reading the comments. The kids say they would love to help illustrate the book. They are saying PLEASE in chorus.
It was a great author visit. We can’t wait to see The Monstore on the shelves.
Best,
Mrs. Mozer’s Class
April 26, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Kathy Duval
I love these! I want some power boost feet and a mad cook.
April 26, 2011 at 10:00 pm
Sharon Mayhew
Oh, what fun! I can’t imagine how cool that was, Tara. Mrs. Mozer’s class did some great illustrations. 😀
April 27, 2011 at 8:33 am
Nicole
As the mother of the “Nija Dude/Dinosaur Ninja” illustrator, I may be a little biased, but I am so impressed with Mrs. Mozer’s students! Thank you for encouraging young creative minds! We will be looking for Monstore on the shelves.
April 29, 2011 at 10:15 am
Tara
Thanks for stopping by, Nicole. I loved George’s Ninja Dinosaur, especially the hat!
April 27, 2011 at 7:18 pm
Kelly Ramsdell Fineman
Dinosaur ninja is cool. That second monster looks an awful lot like the female reproductive system as depicted in this Lovecraftian Sex Ed short from the Sundance Film Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3gNQ2KYCb4&feature=player_embedded