Hush, Little Monster

PreS-K—This take on the classic "Hush, Little Baby" is full of monstrous details. Instead of a mockingbird that won't sing, it's a ghost that "won't cause a fright." The solution? A vampire "will stop by for a little bite!" The rhythm doesn't follow the original melody perfectly and thus this adaptation might need a few practice runs before being shared out loud. The endpapers are a garish checkerboard of creepy accessories, and the bland typeface doesn't enhance the retelling of this lullaby. However, the illustrations are full of bold colors and are just silly enough to keep the story from being too spooky for young children. Hush, Little Monster is ideal for pairing with other parodies like Michael Rex's The Runaway Mummy (Putnam, 2009).—Jenna Boles, Washington-Centerville Public Library, Centerville, OH