As most parents know, keeping a young child occupied and entertained can be exhausting and tiresome.  Not only do children seem to be balls of energy, but intricate activities will surprisingly only last a short period of time.  But don’t fear, parents!  After working at a daycare for more than four years, I know of a simple, fun activity that will engage your child without draining your own energy supply: reading!

For many parents, it can be difficult to find a story that both the child and the parent will enjoy reading, especially since young children love reading stories over and over again.  One great children’s book that is sure to please both young and old readers alike is Ed Emberley’s Go Away, Big Green Monster!.

Each page in Go Away, Big Green Monster! reveals another portion of the monster’s face.  However, once the monster is shown in all of his green glory, the reader must now tell him to “go away!”  As the book finishes, each interactive page commands another body-part of the monster to “go away!”.   Young children, as young as two-years-old, love repeating the adult reader’s words as the monster vanishes.  Older children are able to read the story by themselves, as the words are simple and part of a basic vocabulary.

Go Away, Big Green Monster! is sure to entertain any child, and parents will never be disappointed to read this story again and again.

Inexpensive copies of this hardcover book can be found on Amazon.