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readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
3.0
Dan Santat's illustrations are always a joy to come across in any book. They make the reading of the story that much better. Kids will love the humor, adults will know exactly where this story is going!
michelle_neuwirth_gray9311's review against another edition
4.0
Themes: dinosaurs, toddlers, playing
scostner's review against another edition
3.0
Illustrated in a style that reminds me of the "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" movie, Rodzilla tells the harrowing tale of a city under attack. The intrepid reporter for Channel 15 keeps Megalopolis up to date on the latest movements of Rodzilla as he rampages through the city. "He's the mightiest creature to ever roam the streets." And the destruction and mayhem caused by stink-rays, slime missiles, and hurled attacks leave citizens able to only "gaze in horror at his toothless grin."
Dan Santat's watercolors capture the desperate faces of those caught by the stink-ray, the gooey green biohazard of the slime missile, and the earth shaking as Rodzilla belly flops in the center of town - sending vehicles flying through the air and buildings toppling. Rob Sanders perfectly reproduces the terse and over the top dramatic style of live news coverage in the text of this epic encounter. And readers will be delighted with the twist in the story line (nope, not telling).
Perfect for readers who enjoy gross humor, monsters that aren't too scary, and surprise endings.
Dan Santat's watercolors capture the desperate faces of those caught by the stink-ray, the gooey green biohazard of the slime missile, and the earth shaking as Rodzilla belly flops in the center of town - sending vehicles flying through the air and buildings toppling. Rob Sanders perfectly reproduces the terse and over the top dramatic style of live news coverage in the text of this epic encounter. And readers will be delighted with the twist in the story line (nope, not telling).
Perfect for readers who enjoy gross humor, monsters that aren't too scary, and surprise endings.
madhamster's review against another edition
3.0
The rampages of a toddler, as seen from the point of view of his toys.
Bright, cartoonish illustrations add to the fun.
Bright, cartoonish illustrations add to the fun.
mariakureads's review against another edition
5.0
This was a great read.
I was suckered in by the cover and the title of "Rodzilla" as it harkens to my love of Godzilla.
Thought my nephew might like it, which he did when he read, re-read and asked his aunt to read it as well, but getting to read it aloud to him was utter enjoyment!
the verse in which it is written, does really allow for one to read it out loud, create different personas as you read along.
Anyone ever having to deal with a toddler, will see a lot of those moments throughout the book.
I was suckered in by the cover and the title of "Rodzilla" as it harkens to my love of Godzilla.
Thought my nephew might like it, which he did when he read, re-read and asked his aunt to read it as well, but getting to read it aloud to him was utter enjoyment!
the verse in which it is written, does really allow for one to read it out loud, create different personas as you read along.
Anyone ever having to deal with a toddler, will see a lot of those moments throughout the book.
tashrow's review
5.0
An enormous chubby monster is heading for the city! News crews are reporting on the disaster as the monster releases stink-ray farts. There are slime missiles of snot and even one big upset tummy effect. Hoses try to push him from the city, but it just ends in a belly flop. But the monster gets back up and continues his rampage. Until two brave people are willing to take on the disaster directly, by picking the terrible toddler up.
Sanders channels Japanese monster films in his text, offering just the right tone of awe and fear into the text. The book is great fun to share aloud, using an announcer voice that just makes the humor even funnier. Sanders offers just enough gross moments for children to be engaged and then moves on to other sources of humor. The switch from monster to toddler is also well handled and will not surprise readers who have been given clear hints about the end.
Santat uses his signature style here. The reactions of the people on the ground to Rodney’s gross emissions is particularly effective, as they run in fear or try to survive. Santat’s illustrations also offer clues to Rodney actually being a human toddler, ones that become more clear as the text progresses.
A funny look at the destructive nature of toddlers that will be appreciated by older siblings and parents alike. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
Sanders channels Japanese monster films in his text, offering just the right tone of awe and fear into the text. The book is great fun to share aloud, using an announcer voice that just makes the humor even funnier. Sanders offers just enough gross moments for children to be engaged and then moves on to other sources of humor. The switch from monster to toddler is also well handled and will not surprise readers who have been given clear hints about the end.
Santat uses his signature style here. The reactions of the people on the ground to Rodney’s gross emissions is particularly effective, as they run in fear or try to survive. Santat’s illustrations also offer clues to Rodney actually being a human toddler, ones that become more clear as the text progresses.
A funny look at the destructive nature of toddlers that will be appreciated by older siblings and parents alike. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
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