The introduction before the story was a great way to engage the students and get their knowledge ready about the content of the story. They enjoyed acting out the monster dances. Discussion after the story indicated the children’s understanding of the text. They loved the follow-up activity and making their own masks. Prep teacher, Thomastown…
I read the book to children in a school with troubled kids and I used it as part of an art lesson on imaginary creatures and monsters. Great messages in there for kids with worries – all about talking about it and sharing and it becomes not scary. Relief Teacher, Tasmania
Good on you for publishing this book. Librarian, Warringah Library Service, Warringah, NSW
LOVE this book! Gorgeous illustrations and lovely story. Kindergarten Director, Balcombe PreSchool, Mt Martha, Victoria
I’m so impressed by your book and the effort you have gone to market and promote it. Well done! Librarian, Parkes Branch Library, Parkes, NSW
The children thoroughly enjoyed the visit from Rosemary and the explanation and reading of her story book. Many purchased a personally signed copy which they will cherish. Thanks again Rosemary. Junior School Staff, Oakleigh Grammar School, Oakleigh, Victoria
Our Foundation students loved their visit from Dr Selkirk. Rosemary had a lovely manner and the children hung on her every word. The session was engaging for the children including dancing, stories and even making their own monsters. We hope the children have received the message that monsters are only in their imaginations! Foundation teachers,…
Thank you for coming in to read for us! Children’s and Young Adults’ Services Manager, The American Library in Paris, Paris, France
Thank you so much for visiting our college. Your visit was the perfect addition to our Book Week celebrations . Your additional activities were also well thought out and prepared. The dance routine was fun and simple and children were well engaged. The drawing activity allowed students to continue the story using their own imaginations…
We had Author Rosemary Selkirk visit our Library, it was a lovely session where she described imagination and monsters. The audience of Preps really enjoyed it, especially the opportunity to do a monster dance. It was great to see how involved the children were in the whole session, their imagination was really engaged. Reading Coordinator,…