Big Cat – The Monster Joke Book: Band 12

“What do monsters eat for breakfast? Dreaded Wheat!” is just one joke from this extended collection of monster jokes that are arranged by theme. Some jokes will be familiar to children and some will make them groan with delight. Colourful pictures help bring the jokes to life.

• Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.
• Text type – A joke book.
• An advert for a ‘Monster comedy night’ is included on pages 30 and 31. This can be used to help readers think about how they might promote their own Monster Comedy Night.
• Curriculum links – ICT: Combining text and graphics.
• This book is paired with a non-fiction book on a similar theme: Weird Little Monsters by Nic Bishop.