The Monster Who Did My Math displayed a variety of emotions many students encounter when faced with the thought of math. Students are so invested in the internet and the availability of instant answers that they become complacent with information being handed to them, not realizing that math can actually be enjoyable. This book introduces to young readers that rewards are always great when the effort is produced initially. It encourages students that math can in fact be enjoyable, especially when a connection can be made that answers the question: Why do we do what we do? The Monster Who Did My Math gives purpose as well as reason to the young reader. ( )

This is a cute story about math. A young boy is absolutely terrified of math. He is trying to complete his home work, but his fear of the math problems are getting in the way. While the boy is doing his homework a monster appears and agrees to do the boys home work, but for a price. The boy does not have enough money to to pay the monster so in a scramble to find enough money the boy realizes that math reaky isn't that bad. this book can be used to discuss homework and mathematics. ( )

This story is about a boy who didn't like to do his homework. After wishing all his homework was done, a creature appeared and solved his problem for him. But solving this problem came at a cost and the little boy was to pay it at the end. In the end, the little boy learned a lesson and started to do his own homework. ( )

All this young boy wants is to finish his math without agonizing over it for hours. When his fears and dread finally get the best of him he breaks down and signs a contract he shouldn’t have. As the monster who came to his rescue continues to “help” he finally discovers his love for adding and subtracting, but will it be too late? Not reading the fine print can get you into quite a bit of trouble, but knowing how to add things up may get this little boy out of hot water.

First of all, look at that cover! The illustrations by Bill Mayer in this picture book are fantastic! Bright and colorful and they simply pop off the page. Secondly, the story…who hasn’t wanted a “magic fairy” (or in this little boy’s case, a monster) to come and magically take care of whatever homework you can’t finish in a short amount of time? I know I had those days as a kid, even as an adult I’ll put things off that I’m dreading. Unfortunately for this little boy he signs a deal with a monster who’s out to make a little bit of extra money in a very sneaky way. Not only does the story teach children about the fun that can be had with math, but it also teaches them the importance of choices they make. I’m not positive that my son at four years old completely grasps the concept yet, but he does love math as well as the book so I’ll keep sharing it with him in hopes he’ll catch on.

The Monster Who Did My Math by Danny Schnitzlein is not simply a story about the joy that can be found in addition and subtraction. This is a story that shows children the importance of our choices and those with whom we depend on. As children grow up it’s easy to make choices based on what “looks good” or “seems easier”, but it’s not always quite so clear and often it requires more thought. The Monster Who Did My Math is a story about a little boy getting in over his head and fortunately finding a way out through his careful addition. It’s a story that our family will be reading for years to come, not only because we love the illustrations and math but also because of the principles it teaches.

My original review was posted at There's A Book. ( )

This book was about a boy that was terrified about math, mulipication, subtration, and addition. he would even have nightmares about it. Until one day a Moster appeared while he was doing his math homework.The monster did all his homework for a price. But one day the teacher called him up to slove an equation and he did not know it. ( )