I Just Ate My Friend
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
A yellow monster has eaten his friend, and now he regrets it. However, you just can’t take back something like eating someone, so the yellow monster roams around, looking for someone new to be his friend.
Unfortunately, no one seems quite right – and some of the other creatures are downright scary! What’s a yellow monster to do? Thankfully, when he meets the turquoise monster, everything seems to be okay again. Until…
Heidi McKinnon’s quirky picture book is a lovely, fun and quick read for 2–3-year-olds who will love the bright colours and the surprise ending, and the big ROAR of the monster halfway through. Simple stories and concepts like this one are perfect for sharing in the odd five minutes in the day at home or out and about, and remind us that stories don’t have to be long and involved or boring. This bright and fun, anarchic tale introduces little ones to the concept of looking for just the right thing, which in itself is a new idea when you’re two.
