We're Going to Find the Monster

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Playing the story would be even more fun if someone can play the monster waiting to chase and tickle! Go on an imaginary monster hunt around the house and garden pretending you are going up mountains through jungles and past lakes. Find out More Read more books by author Malorie Blackman Home page – Malorie Blackman ~ Author of Noughts and Crosses Other picture books include Jessica Strange illustrated by Alison Bartlettand I want a Cuddle illustrated by Joanne Partis Books for younger readers include Betsey Biggalow and The Girl Wonder series and Space Race Read more books by illustrator Dapo Adeola Hey You!

We’re Going to Find the Monster’ Word Mat - Improve children’s independent writing skills with this handy word mat, complete with beautiful illustrations from the book. They eventually find the monster – who is in fact their older brother – hiding under his bedclothes ready to pounce and tickle them both. Whether you’re looking for activities to support reading this story at home or in the classroom, you’ve come to the right place!It’s important to include adjectives in writing because they tell the reader more about an object, setting or character. Whether you’re reading this book in school with your class or at home with your own little ones, we’re here to help. Find out more about the BookTrust's Time to Read campaign which includes 'We're Going to Find the Monster'. You will find many creative activities based on each book to make reading even more enjoyable and interactive. With so many fantastic resources to choose from, we have everything you need to create a stand-out sequence of reading lessons.

We’re Going to Find the Monster’ Reading Comprehension - Develop children’s understanding of the story with this exciting reading comprehension activity. Have fun describing the monster ‘He’ll be grumpy and prickly’ – you could use words from the story and add some of your own, see how many you can think of together to make a really long list. Access more information about author Malorie Blackman here , along with recommendations on what to read after 'We're Going to Find the Monster' from BookTrust here.Share your favourite pages and talk together about what is happening in the story and illustrations. Our collection of engaging resources are perfect to support children in reading and understanding this well-loved children’s story. After you have been on a monster hunt make a big map together like the one in the story of the imaginary places you went. The two main characters in the story We’re Going to Find the Monster are brother and sister duo, Charlie and Eddie. Join two intrepid adventurers as their imaginations transform their house into a wild wonderland - and their big brother becomes a mighty monster.

Our little monster fans can grab their colouring tools and create some bookmarks that are so fun, they're scary!After reading the story, invite learners to talk about the illustrations shown on the activity sheets. It’s worth having a think about how you will read it before starting – there are places where you can get louder and others where you might decide to whisper.