Thursday, October 2, 2008

Trockle!

The little monster has arrived at the Jones house! My boys and I were thrilled to get this book today. We've been reading reviews for it for awhile. Nathan and Neil couldn't wait to get into bed tonight so I could read them the story of Trockle. And, what a cute story it is! Little Stephen is scared to go to sleep at night because he thinks there is a one-eyed monster under his bed. Trockle, a little monster living under Stephen's bed, is scared to go to sleep because there is a big two-eyed monster on top of his bed. It's cute how Stephen describes the monster to his parents, and at the same time, little Trockle describes the kid monster to his mother. Inspired by her son, Holly Jahangiri has done a wonderful job of creating a story that's not only fun to read, but one that many kids can relate to. The pages are beautifully illustrated by Jordan M. Vinyard, who did an outstanding job of making a one-eyed little monster actually kind of, well -- cute! My favorite illustration is a picture of Trockle gnawing on one of Stephen's toy trucks while his mother, adorned with rollers and dust bunny slippers, holds a smelly old gym sock for Trockle to sleep in. All the pictures are adorable.

Nathan, Neil and I enjoyed reading this book tonight and I know we will read it over and over again. I think most of us can relate to the fear of thinking there is a monster under our bed at some point. I had that fear when I was little. I used to imagine the most horrible things -- like hands reaching from under the bed and grabbing me. Holly and Jordon have created a wonderful story that turns a childhood fear into something that's not so scary -- not even a one-eyed monster. Trockle is published by 4RV Publishing, LLC and can be ordered here. Between October 5th and October 13th, there is a special Trockle Trick-or-Treat Tour with some great prizes. Click here for more information. This is one monster of a cute story!

11 comments:

  1. I am so glad you and Nathan and Neil enjoyed my little monster! (Trockle read over my shoulder, and now he's bouncing off the walls.) Please tell them "hi" from both of us, and thank you for all the kind words - what a lovely surprise to find in my inbox this morning!

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  2. That sounds like a cute book that most kids can relate to! I used to have to check my daughters room every night for wolves!

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  3. This sounds adorable! I'll keep my eyes' open for it! ;0)

    Christy

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  4. This sounds like a great book, I'll look for it. I'm sure my day care kids will love it. Thanks!

    Nancy

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  5. It's cute that the monster is afraid of the boy on top of the bed. Sounds fun and topsy-turvy.

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  6. I just noticed my comment from the other day didn't get posted. Phooey! I hate when that happens. I liked your animal painting post - you should check out paintings done by gorillas Koko and Michael. They're amazing!

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  7. What a great story idea...I can't wait to read it...

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  8. Sounds like a great PB! I didn't have monsters under my bed...But I just knew if my feet or hands dangled over the edge of the bed the rats and mice would nibble on them.

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  9. Eeeeks Bish! Rats & mice, huh? I think I had dreams like that after watching Willard. I used to have dreams there were millions and millions of bugs on the floor.

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  10. Omigosh, I saw Willard at a very tender age...do you think it was an influence?

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  11. LOL Holly -- I barely even remember the movie. I think I remember seeing it more than the movie itself. I saw movies at a young age that I'd NEVER let my kids watch even now as teenagers. I don't know what my mom was thinking. I mean, when did The Exorcist come out? I saw it at a movie theater! I had to be what, 11 years old? WTH was she thinking???

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