Hi there! I’m Ryan, and I’m Craig. We’re so happy you’re here for Story Time with us! We have lots of fun stories to share. You can also visit our website to find more stories, cool stuff, and even send us a special message!
Before we start, let’s give a big cheer for soup spoons! They’re perfect for enjoying a yummy bowl of soup.
Today, we’re reading a fun book called “Mind Your Monsters,” written by Catherine Bailey and illustrated by Oriol Vidal. Let’s dive into the story!
Wally lived in a peaceful town where everything was calm and normal. But one day, something wild happened! Monsters came to town and turned everything upside down. Zombies knocked over streetlights, werewolves chased the mail carrier, and vampires scared kids at the park. Oh no!
Wally tried to ignore the monsters, but they were too noisy and smelly. He tried talking to them, but they wouldn’t listen. He even tried using tricks and treats, but nothing worked. The monsters just kept causing trouble.
The grown-ups in town decided they had enough. They wanted to leave, but a giant ogre blocked the road, a blob squished the airplanes, and a mutant octopus sank the boats. Wally was frustrated and shouted, “Will you please stop breaking all our stuff?”
To everyone’s surprise, the monsters listened! Wally asked the ogre to move, and it did. He asked the zombies to fix the streetlights, and they did too. Wally smiled and said, “Thank you.” The townspeople were amazed and asked how he did it. Wally grinned and said, “Magic!”
He explained that the magic word was “please.” The townspeople started using “please,” and soon, the monsters were behaving nicely. Everyone had fun together!
Eventually, the monsters missed their homes and decided to leave. Everyone gathered to say goodbye, shaking hands, tentacles, and claws. Wally thanked them for being good friends and asked if they would visit again. The monsters replied, “Please.”
Wow, what a great story! We learned that using kind words like “please” can make a big difference. Even monsters like to be treated nicely!
Thanks for joining us for this story. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Remember, being polite and kind can work like magic!
Magic Words in Action: At home or in the classroom, practice using the magic word “please” in different situations. For example, when asking for a toy, say, “Can I please have the toy?” Notice how people respond when you use polite words. Share your experiences with your friends or family. Did using “please” make a difference?
Create Your Own Monster Story: Draw a picture of a friendly monster and write a short story about how your monster learns to use polite words like “please” and “thank you.” Share your story with the class or your family. How does your monster’s behavior change when it starts using kind words?
Politeness Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or school to find examples of people using polite words. Listen for words like “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me.” Make a list of all the polite words you hear. Discuss with your classmates or family why these words are important and how they make people feel.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hey, I’m Ryan, and I’m Craig. Welcome to Story Time with Ryan and Craig! Remember to visit our website to explore our full library of read-alouds, check out our merchandise, book us for a video chat, or send us a unique message.
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Today’s book is “Mind Your Monsters” by Catherine Bailey, illustrated by Oriol Vidal. Let’s get started!
Wally enjoyed a quiet, normal life until one day, monsters invaded his small town and made a mess of everything. Zombies knocked over lamp posts, werewolves chased the mail carrier, and vampires scared kids at the park. Wally tried to ignore them, but the monsters were hard to ignore. They were loud, clumsy, and had a terrible smell.
“Wally, what are you doing? You can’t ignore the monsters! They’re taking over your town. You need to do something!”
Wally tried talking to them, but the monsters wouldn’t listen. He tried fighting fire with fire, but that didn’t work at all. He tried everything a kid could think of, from tricks to treats, but nothing worked.
Finally, the townspeople had enough. The grown-ups took a vote and agreed to leave town, but a giant ogre blocked the only road out. The blob squished all the airplanes, and a mutant octopus sank all the boats. Wally was fed up.
“Will you please stop breaking all our stuff?” Wally shouted.
The octopus responded, and everyone froze. Wally asked the ogre to move, and it did. He asked the zombies to pick up the lamp posts, and they did too.
“Thank you,” said Wally. The townspeople crowded around him, asking how he did it. Wally grinned and said, “Magic!”
The grown-ups stared at him. “The magic word is ‘please,’” Wally explained.
The townspeople cheered and started using the magic word. Soon, all the monsters were on their best behavior, and they began to have fun together.
Eventually, it was time for the monsters to leave. They were homesick for their caves and layers. Everyone gathered to say goodbye, shaking hands, tentacles, and claws, wiping away tears.
Wally cleared his throat. “Thanks, everyone, for playing nice and getting along. I’m glad we’ve become friends.”
Then Wally smiled and asked, “Will you come back and visit us?”
The monsters stayed silent for a moment, then replied, “Please.”
Well, Craig, I have to say this book has been very helpful for me because I now know how to talk to the monster under my bed, Herbert. We will be having a stern discussion tonight!
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