I Like to Eat Children by Reagan Rothe is an odd little book that might be frightening to
small children. It would be pretty easy
to get caught up in the scary nature of a big monster with dark green skin, who
is scaly and slimy and full of oozing yellow bumps with a big red eye who
pursues little people, if you were under 6 years old. The words are taken from the story and there
are other vivid descriptions of a hideous creature looking to eat
children!! With a parent’s guidance it might
be interesting for young kids, although for a child that is easily frightened
maybe not. The story is a traditional “monster
under the bed” kind of story. My 3
year-old grandson is so not frightened of this kind of stuff, willing to hold a
live tarantula in his hand and smile about it.
I can not wholeheartedly recommend this book for every child but would say a
parent would know about his/her little one and whether this is appropriate. The story has, what seems to me to be, a
singular message—“grown-ups and particularly family will protect you.” A good generalized message. #IlikeToEatChildren #NetGalley
