Oct 20 2006
That’s Not My Monster and monster treats
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Kristen from The Mom Trap was asking about good Halloween books for toddlers. Well, a great one is Usborne’s That’s Not My Monster - That’s not my monster…its eyebrows are too hairy, indeed!
Usborne’s Touchy Feely books are among their most popular titles with both parents and kids. For ages 9 months and up, even preschoolers love these books.
Make some monsters of your own with these seemingly easy to do how-to directions from Martha Stewart for Halloween Candy Creatures.
You will need white and black gumdrops, a lollipop, 3 white spice drops, a green candy mint, black shoestring licorice, and a red sprinkle. Cut top and bottom off white gumdrop and press to top of lollipop. Cut top off black gumdrop and add for monster’s hair. Cut a white spice drop in half lengthwise for arms, and cut tops off two more to use for legs; press into place. Poke holes and add mint nose, snipped licorice eyes and neck bolts, and red sprinkle mouth.
I’m not sure where Martha’s staff got the lollipops. If you can’t find such large ones, maybe you can use a large marshmallow instead. Use marking pens (the kind with the edible ink - available at craft stores) or food coloring and a paint brush to decorate.
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Sounds fun to read together. My 5 year old got a free book from the local library. Fill in a reading chart for the month & you get a free book. He picked one about how to train your monster — it’s hilarious and he loves it! Great to scare away those bad dreams.
That is so cute.What a great idea.
Happy click and comment Monday.