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jason_pym's review against another edition
Fun in the beginning, the children liked to make the grumpy 'grrr' kid noises, but the ending (when crankensteins meet each other they are all joy and light) didn't make sense to me or the children.
alboyer6's review against another edition
4.0
Fun book. It is so true. I know a niece or a nephew or two that can turn into the dreaded CRANKENSTEIN!
lmasondcroz's review against another edition
4.0
Opening:
Today we’re going to read “Crankenstein” by Samantha Berger, which is a story about how a little boy acts when he feels cranky. What things make you feel cranky and how do you behave? (Students share answers with a partner or whole group.) I wonder if we’ll see the little boy do some of the same things that all of you do if you’re feeling cranky. Being cranky really causes this little boy problems. How do you think he’ll turn his mood around? What makes you feel better when you’re cranky? (Students share answers.) Before we begin reading, let’s take a close look at the pictures. Do you notice how the title almost says “Frankenstein” and the boy looks like Frankenstein? The illustrator is helping you understand how a cranky kid is like Frankenstein. The illustrator also wrote a funny note to us about how he tried to get in a cranky mood before he drew the pictures. Let’s read that funny note! (Read the illustrator’s note.) Now we’re ready to read! Pay attention to how Crankenstein fixes his cranky mood.
Opening Moves:
Prompt brief sharing of personal experiences related to the topic or theme
Foreshadow the problem of the story.
Draw attention to the illustrator’s craft.
Rationale:
I selected Crankenstein for my “Feelings” text set because it illustrates being angry and a way of getting yourself out of a bad mood. It connects to the other books because it shows a different feeling in situations young children can connect to. This book would be a valuable read aloud for students because it could lead to conversations about times they felt angry and what helped.
Today we’re going to read “Crankenstein” by Samantha Berger, which is a story about how a little boy acts when he feels cranky. What things make you feel cranky and how do you behave? (Students share answers with a partner or whole group.) I wonder if we’ll see the little boy do some of the same things that all of you do if you’re feeling cranky. Being cranky really causes this little boy problems. How do you think he’ll turn his mood around? What makes you feel better when you’re cranky? (Students share answers.) Before we begin reading, let’s take a close look at the pictures. Do you notice how the title almost says “Frankenstein” and the boy looks like Frankenstein? The illustrator is helping you understand how a cranky kid is like Frankenstein. The illustrator also wrote a funny note to us about how he tried to get in a cranky mood before he drew the pictures. Let’s read that funny note! (Read the illustrator’s note.) Now we’re ready to read! Pay attention to how Crankenstein fixes his cranky mood.
Opening Moves:
Prompt brief sharing of personal experiences related to the topic or theme
Foreshadow the problem of the story.
Draw attention to the illustrator’s craft.
Rationale:
I selected Crankenstein for my “Feelings” text set because it illustrates being angry and a way of getting yourself out of a bad mood. It connects to the other books because it shows a different feeling in situations young children can connect to. This book would be a valuable read aloud for students because it could lead to conversations about times they felt angry and what helped.
cstoeger's review against another edition
4.0
I am planning on reading this picture book during my Halloween open house. It has bright beautiful pictures.
barbarianlibarian's review against another edition
3.0
hey! it's a book about me! lol. fairly cute. like the illustrations. hipster-y
beths0103's review against another edition
5.0
Hmmm... I wonder, is this book more for kids or adults? :)
tobyyy's review against another edition
5.0
This is another children's book that I use in group therapy. It's simple enough for 2 & 3 year olds to understand while being entertaining enough to keep the attention of 4 & 5 year olds. I've had great success in utilizing g this book to open up a space where we can talk about having good days vs bad days and what it means to "turn you day around." Kids enjoy it especially when I do a more dramatic reading of Crankenstein being, well, cranky! 5/5, want to buy myself a copy!
allmadhere106's review against another edition
3.0
This book was lovely. Sometimes we all have bad days, but that doesn't mean that we can't come back from them and that those around us don't still love us. The illustrations are a huge hit here and add all kinds of humor.
For: readers who want a book discussing emotions or "bad days"; fans of Halloween-esque books that aren't Halloween books.
Possible red flags: tantrums and anger.
For: readers who want a book discussing emotions or "bad days"; fans of Halloween-esque books that aren't Halloween books.
Possible red flags: tantrums and anger.
shawnareads24's review against another edition
4.0
When things go wrong, Crankenstein appears. Crankenstein is a familiar character to most of us, and young readers will probably see a little of themselves in Crankenstein. If not, certainly their parents will. ;) The illustrations are perfect- just enough creepiness to Crankenstein!
I read this book to a group of Kinders, who loved participating in the reading by saying "MEHHRRRR" every chance they could!
I read this book to a group of Kinders, who loved participating in the reading by saying "MEHHRRRR" every chance they could!