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I Need My Monster
By Amanda Noll · Read by Rita Moreno
- Illustrated by
- Howard McWilliam
- Published by
- Flashlight Press
- Official grade range
- K–1st
- Official run time
- 11:00
Grade 111 minute videoImaginationRoutineComparison
ReadAloudKit recommendation
Why this book fits
When a child’s usual bedtime monster leaves, a series of replacements fail to match the familiar bedtime routine.
The recurring structure helps Grade 1 students compare character attributes and explain preferences with evidence.
Teaching focus
Compare character traits and explain why each alternative does or does not fit.
Original activity
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Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.