"Hop
Hop
Hop
Why are you hopping?
I told you already -
I will not WALK
to school today.
Well, can you take
bigger jumps?
We're already
running late.
I do not want to
take big jumps - "
Monday starts a new week of school; Monster is not all interested in walking there. Bird encourages him, making sure he knows that it is Pancake Day. Monster is adamant that he will not WALK to school. He admits that he loves school; he simply hates the commute. Bird continues to press his friend to get ready to go, so as not to miss the pancakes. Bird promises whatever toppings will make Monster happy.
After much preparation, they are on their way. Oops! Monster needs his sunglasses, then a bathroom break, then CAPTAIN DONUTFACE, and an armload of other necessities that must accompany the two. Off Monster goes at a hop ... no WALKING. Bigger jumps will propel them faster. How about GINORMOUS JUMPS? Then skipping at lightning speed before stopping to smell the roses. Will they ever get to school in time for pancakes???
As they get closer and Monster becomes more impatient, he pulls out his scooter, which has been in his backpack all along. Zip! Screech! They are at the school's door. The only pancakes visible are plain ones. Turns out that their friends, who are even later than Monster and Bird, have all the toppings needed. What a difficult start to the day. Hopefully, going home will be a much easier venture.
Digital artwork by Kelly Collier ramps up the action for this funny sojourn into school attendance on Monday mornings. Art also playfully matches the dialogue that drives the story from beginning to end. Fun to read, and a familiar experience for many children, this is a title that will be popular.
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