A review by oldwindways
The Bounciest Monster on Mill Street by Sypha Vendez, Sarah Sparks

lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 The Bounciest Monster on Mill Street is a story about Becks, a monster who just has too much energy, and while it takes her on some pretty wild adventures, it also gets out of control. In the end, she tries to clean up the mess she has made and finds some less destructive ways to channel all that bouncy energy.

My 5 & 7 year old both gave it 5 out of 5 stars.
The illustrations have a simple and endearing style, and the rhymes in the text make it fun for them to follow along.

Here are a few of the things they said about the story:
  • It is teaching you to not always be too energetic and take some time to relax sometimes.
  • "I really like how cute she (Becks) is."
  • "I was wondering why monsters eat human food."

This was the first Monster on Mill Street story that we read. It does a decent job of threading the needle between encouraging youthful energy and keeping it in check. We shall see if my little monsters take the message to heart.

Note: I received a digital copy of this book in hopes of a review through NetGalley.