What's Under the Bed (by Joe Fenton)
common sense media says
Artwork may spook, but fears are faced in the end.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that some kids might be a little put off by the spooky pictures, but if they know there's a happy ending and see that the young boy faces his fears, they might enjoy the creepy atmosphere.
Violence & scariness:
Some monster images (sharp teeth, googly eyes, weird appendages) are on the scary side.
Language:
Not applicable.
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srneubauer
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2nd graders liked it...and so did I! :)
I am a student working on my Elementary Education degree. I recently taught a lesson to 2nd graders and I read this book as part of my anticipatory set. The kids thought the book was a little dark, but you could see the excitement on their faces as I turned each page. The illustrations are excellent. The way the book was set up kept the children in suspense from page to page. They giggled a few times throughout and really seemed to like it. I also enjoyed it and the fact that it is an easy read.
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