Valentina and Monster, Written and illustrated by Ángeles Ruiz Reycraft
Valentina, who suffers from nightmares, befriends a monster selling beautiful smelling bright pink cotton candy. One day, Monster does not answer Valentina’s calls, and other animals comfort her: “We leave this world to start a new journey. It was Monster’s time to journey on.”
Age Groups: Little Kids
Skills: Empathy, Feelings, friendship, Loss, Sadness
Discussion Questions
- How do you think Valentina feels when Monster is gone?
- What do the other characters do to help Valentina feel better?
- Have you ever lost something or someone?
- How did it make you feel?