Happy Birthday, Monster!

by: Scott Beck

Published by: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Reviewed by Claire Vath

Ben is throwing a surprise birthday party for his friend Doris the dragon. So he invites his other monster friends—an alien, a robot, a mummy, a vampire, ghost and skeleton.

The guests all bring presents and wait for Doris to arrive so they can surprise her. When she gets there, celebration and hilarity quickly ensue: Ben plays music; the mummy does the twist; the ghost finds jump-roping an easy task; and the robot quickly destroys the piñata. When the party is over, Doris collects all her presents in a shiny red wagon from Ben.

Happy Birthday, Monster! by Scott Beck is a quick, fun children’s read. There is minimal text, but the illustrations are bright, colorful and easy for a child to enjoy with its cast of quirky characters.

This is Scott Beck’s fourth children’s book. It is a great book for a younger child—but enjoyable for the whole family.

Armchair Interviews says: Fun characters kids will love.