{"product_id":"monster-party","title":"Monster Party","description":"\u003cp\u003eœMonster Party bursts off the page with wild energy, colour, and laughter as desert monsters emerge from beneath the earth to throw a joyful celebration by Dora Lake. Created in collaboration with the students of Rawa Community School, this book combines cheeky storytelling with expressive monster cut-outs and rhythmic text that will have children reading aloud with glee. From eating chips and monster cake to thumping drums and dancing chaos, this monster-filled mayhem invites readers into a world of sounds, silliness, and surprise. The repetitive phrasing and onomatopoeia make it a fantastic read-aloud choice, while the connection to the Great Sandy Desert and its local community adds meaningful cultural depth. It's a joyful showcase of creativity from young illustrators and storytellers, turning a simple narrative into an engaging classroom celebration of movement, noise, and joy. œMonster Party is a great way to explore descriptive language, sound, and Indigenous community voices in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages language play and phonemic awareness through sound-rich text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports cultural inclusion by spotlighting student-created Indigenous art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFosters creativity and confidence in storytelling and illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngages readers through humour, rhythm, and active language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold a class œMonster Party with costume design and creative writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore sound words and rhythm with percussion instruments and reading aloud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate individual monster cut-outs and write stories about them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss the role of community in storytelling and bookmaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges: 4+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 25.0 cm (W) x 23.0 cm (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42238668308593,"sku":"NSB0554","price":22.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/nsb0554_monster-party.webp?v=1768792085","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/monster-party","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}