Monster Hands — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Two best friends use rhyming ASL to help vanquish their fear of the monster under the bed in this fun, interactive bedtime readaloud.
When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem—he’s convinced there’s a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what to do—scare the monster more than the monster scares you! So using shadow puppets on the wall, Mel and Milo make monster hands that roar, chomp and even laugh to scare the monster away. But uh oh! What if the monster thinks this is funny! This is NOT funny! Milo has an idea to show the monster who’s boss once and for all. Together Milo and Mel hatch a plan to scare the monster away forever. But in the end, they discover the true cure to a monster problem is a best friend who will stand and face it with you.
Accompanied by warm, atmospheric art that dazzles, this soon-to-be bedtime favorite will provide much comfort to children facing a common bedtime fear.
Frequently asked questions
Is Monster Hands appropriate for a 7-year-old?
There is no actual violence in 'Monster Hands'. The book features children using imaginative play to ward off fears of monsters, which is a playful and non-violent approach to addressing fear. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it addresses the theme of fear of monsters, it does so in a playful manner that is suitable for children, without inducing actual fear.
Does Monster Hands have violence?
There is no actual violence in 'Monster Hands'. The book features children using imaginative play to ward off fears of monsters, which is a playful and non-violent approach to addressing fear.
Does Monster Hands have scary content?
The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it addresses the theme of fear of monsters, it does so in a playful manner that is suitable for children, without inducing actual fear.
Does Monster Hands have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results discuss various religious beliefs and practices related to the Karen people and unrelated topics, which do not pertain to the narrative of 'Monster Hands'.
Does Monster Hands have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The search results discuss various topics related to race and the term 'Karen', which are not relevant to the content of 'Monster Hands'.
Does Monster Hands have profanity?
There is no profanity in 'Monster Hands'. The book is aimed at children and uses age-appropriate language. The search results reference other media that contain profanity, which is not relevant to the book.
Does Monster Hands have climate change?
No climate themes are present in 'Monster Hands'. The search results reference unrelated topics about climate activism and sustainability, which do not pertain to the book's narrative.
Does Monster Hands have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in 'Monster Hands'. The search results reference unrelated adult themes and other media, which do not apply to the children's book.
Does Monster Hands have gender roles?
The book features a boy who is scared and a girl who is brave, which challenges traditional gender norms. This aspect is present but not a central theme of the story. The narrative includes elements of both characters supporting each other, which can be seen as a positive representation of gender roles.
Does Monster Hands have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book 'Monster Hands' itself. The search results primarily reference other media and general discussions about LGBTQ+ representation, which are not relevant to the book's content.
