But first I caught a monster

But first, I caught a monster by Tjibbe Veldkamp, ​​and Kees de Boer has been named Picture Book of the Year 2022! Every parent knows the feeling: quickly tucking it in, okay, then a quick story, but short... and then it begins. This picture book isn't just for reading aloud. It's also a joy to read together: the interplay between the harried adult and the child who entices them to continue will create much joy. Tjibbe Veldkamp wrote a story that never ends. An ode to the imagination and the enchanting power of stories: the ideal book for every child who can't get enough of being read aloud.