I Loathe You by David
Slonim. 2012. 24 pgs. New York, NY:
Aladdin. 9781442422445. Format reviewed: Hardcover.
Annotation: A young monster asks his father to
demonstrate how much he loathes him.
Reaction: In a fun twist, monsters don’t show love-
they show loathing! Describing some of the most unpleasant and obnoxious things
you could face, like bellyaches, sunburns, and leeches, the little monster
learns that his father really does loathe him most of all! The pencil and watercolor
illustrations feel like Mercer Mayer illustrated a book about Muppets!
Primary
early literacy skill enhanced: Vocabulary. Uses words including loathe, sheepishly, splinters, mosquito,
crinkled, frostbite, disease, leeches, fade, and peepers. Also uses rhyme
occasionally.
Recommended ages: Ages 4 and up.
Tags/Themes: Parent-child relationships,
monsters, silly stories, love, expressing emotions.
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