Official Review: Down the Monster Hole by Carmela Tal Baron

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Re: Official Review: Down the Monster Hole by Carmela Tal Baron

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I love the author's imaginations and the illustrations in this book. Tom's character is well plotted; things are hardly what they seemed. Great review
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First let me say, absolutely wonderful review! This sounds like a very unique way to capture a child's imagination and keep them entertained with reading. I hope the author takes your advice and gets another round of editing done!
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I do like it when I come across a good children's book. Magical imagery, positive messages, and lyrical narrative are what the author uses to tell Tom's story, alongside wonderfully done illustrations. My nephew will love the monsters in the story.
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Great review! I love that the other did all the illustrations as well so we know this is definitely how she imagined the world. This book sounds fantastic for building imagination in the little ones
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Tom and I share the same interest: we both love sleeping! I'm curious what is written in the Membership Rules in the Kingdom of Monsters and how the Rite of Blessings is done. This book stirs the child in me. I added it to my to-read list!
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This sample free book is very nice.This is a space time ago and present with luxury garden described.
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kudos! Nice review. I really like the illustrations the author has used in the book. Amazing.
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Thank you for the review! I adore monster tales for children, especially younger ones who may still fear the traditional monster. I think its also quite clever that the monsters are disguised as everyday objects, because how often do we find ourselves creeped out by a shadow of some object
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Wow! This sounds like a captivating and imaginative story. I love the magical elements as well as the poignant messages that are woven into the book. Thanks for the excellent review!
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It's great to have a children's book which teaches young readers about overcoming obstacles. Such life skills are important for a successful life. The illustrations add further context to the work. Thanks for the review.
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This sounds like a wonderful book for kids. I love how it is filled with engaging illustrations and spreads imagination and positivity. Congrats on the book of the day! Great review.
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This seems like an imaginative children's book with some great illustrations.

Thank you for the great review.
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The book seems to be really interesting and magical. Tom finds himself in the cemetery for machines where he discovers the hidden kingdom and starts his adventures and learns his lessons. I also like the one the reviewer mentioned in the review and that is that some things are not always as they seem to be in the first place. I believe that not only children but adults as well will enjoy reading the book. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!
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A good children's book one which the kids will enjoy immensely. Congratulations on BOTD. Thanks for your review.
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