Having raised a son myself, I can see this picture book wildly appealing to young children. One of the things that I really admire about author and illustrator Karsten is the author’s ability to really engage the readers. This monster wasn’t just talking **AT** readers. Throughout the book, the monster was engaged in a full blown conversation **WITH** them.

When I turned the page, my first reaction was that the illustrations were too simplistic. However, as I continued to turn each page, I found myself answering the monster’s questions. This book is a perfect example to other authors on how to reach children through the use of picture books—with engaging questions and limited graphics that encourage young children (many of whom have short attention spans) to focus on the subject.

I can see children loving this book, asking it to be read and retread to them multiple times. I can’t wait to read Karsten’s future works.

I received an ARC of “Are You a Hungry Monster?,” by Guilherme Karsten from NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and Happy Yak in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Are You a Hungry Monster is a hilarious story about a Monster that makes a very unappetizing sandwich for lunch. This story is bound to make you and your child laugh as he tries to convince you to try his sandwich instead of yucky foods like fruit and pasta.

My little nice loved the story so much and me with her.
It was very unique and wholesome.
Higky recommend.

My 5 year old thought this was hysterical, she giggled the whole time (she especially found the farting page to be a riot). Though it wouldn’t necessarily be my first choice,I love that she enjoyed it and I loved the last page!

"Are You a Hungry Monster", by Guilherme Karsten is a hilarious and clever story of a monster taking us along on a lunch-making journey. The monster builds a sandwich full of stinky, unappetizing ingredients that he gobbles right up. Kids will love the look of the goofy monster and laugh along as he assembles his lunch. I recommend this to young kids and even picky eaters!