Love Monster and the Last Chocolate

Name: Love Monster and the Last Chocolate
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Rachel Bright
ISBN: 9780008410445

Author: Rachel Bright

Narrator: Sarah Hadland

Unabridged: 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks

Published: 02/03/2022

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes, Children's Humor

Synopsis

A deliciously funny story featuring Love Monster, who now appears in his own animated television show on CBeebies! When Love Monster finds a mystery box of chocolates at his door, he can’t believe his luck. But he’s soon thrown into a whirlwind of turmoil. Should he keep the chocolates for himself? Or risk the perils of sharing his good fortune with his friends? This super-funny-rumbly-tummy-sherbert-explosion of a story shows that when faced with the selection box of life, following your heart will bring you the best treats of all.

About Rachel Bright

Rachel Bright is a wordsmith, illustrator and professional thinker of happy thoughts. She has written many bestselling books for children, including Love Monster, The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could - winner of the Evening Standard Oscar's Book Prize and the Sainsbury's Book Award. Her books have been translated into 40 languages and have sold over 2 million copies worldwide. She is also the creator of award-winning stationery and homewares range, The Brightside. Rachel lives on a farm near the seaside, with her partner and their two young daughters.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Abigail on May 06, 2019

When Love Monster returns home from his vacation, feeling a little down about his adventures being over, he discovers a box of chocolates waiting for him on his front step, and becomes quite excited. Monsters, as everyone know, love chocolate! After wrestling with his conscience - should he share th......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on January 08, 2016

A darling and absolutely perfect read for Valentine's Day or storytimes on friendship, Bright's third Monster book is a delightful commentary about the value of sharing with just the right touch of humor. Monster doesn't want to share the box of chocolates he finds waiting on his doorstep upon retur......more

Goodreads review by Amy on February 08, 2016

A great message for kids on the internal battle we have when we know we should be giving ourselves away to others, but really just want to keep everything as "mine." Perfect for Kindergarten and any adult who is willing to admit they still struggle with it too. :)......more

Goodreads review by Amber on December 30, 2016

As the last book of my 2016 reading challenge, I'm selecting our most recent favorite children's book, in honor of the hundreds of children's books Wren and I have read together this year that I don't usually log. They count, too; very, very much! I wouldn't trade one minute of my time spent reading......more

Goodreads review by Therese on February 12, 2023

A monster who loves chocolate? At last, a children’s character I can truly relate to.......more

Quotes

Praise for Love Monster: “ A delightful story with an aah ending.” – The Sun “A sweetly inspiring story aimed at encouraging little readers to take positive action when life is not going their way." – The Observer “Love Monster is a delightful book which has gorgeous pictures, clear text, and a witty story line” – We Love This Book Praise for Love Monster and the Last Chocolate:“If your Easter holidays involve chocolate, and you can bear a story set in Cutesville, Rachel Bright’s scrumptious Love Monster and the Last Chocolate, with its comical, grainy images and lovely retro typeface, will be as enticing as a strawberry swirl. Our googly-eyed hero faces a moral dilemma that chocolate-lovers of all ages will appreciate.” The Sunday Times