![]() Pencil and pastel on kraft paper lend this book a homey-but-hip aspect, while bits of photo collage bring the food to realistic life, which is kind of not a good thing. Four said, "That's not funny!" Oh but it is, little man. As he recovers, Dad observes, "Quite a performance this evening." I laughed out loud. George McClements is the author of Night of the Veggie Monster (3.92 avg rating, 291 ratings, 51 reviews, published 2008), Baron von Baddie and the Ice R. Contortions follow, until the child manages to swallow the offending item. Mom says, "And we're off." I smiled full-on. The child puts a pea (one of three he is required to eat) into his mouth, and his expression changes as he clutches his hands to his mouth. His parents, who do not give in, observe his agony dispassionately.Īs Dad sets a plate in front of the kid, he remarks, "Time for another fun-filled hour." The corner of my mouth curled. The kid in this book does not like to eat vegetables. Tough luck, kid - sometimes we parents deserve a book like this. ![]() Night of the Veggie Monster by George McClements ![]()
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