Review: Wanted to Like It, But It Just Didn't Work For Me
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 11 2, 2012
Although the illustration style isn't my favorite, they are technically good with bright complex pictures. Yet, I found the multitude of insects to be distracting and the lack of detail on the plants to be confusing as this story is supposed to be about the young girls garden.  However, my main issues are with the writing.The story is about a young girl who plants a garden with a variety of items.  One day she discovers that someone is stealing her carrots, so she tries to stake out the garden to find out who.My main issue with the story is the language style.  I find the words used to not fit with those of a young child.  The below paragraph is supposed to be spoken by a girl of about 7 -10 years old.  To me it sounds like an older adult."On an early summer morning I made a terrible discovery ... somebody filched my carrots! I looked around in shock, but I  couldn't  find any revealing clue between the carrot beds. I got very curious. So I decided I will find out at all costs who is stealing my carrots."Another issue I have is with the story itself.  As she is trying to "gather clues" she measures her foot against a footprint in the earth and says the thief must be a "bigfoot". I personally don't think rabbits would leave such large prints. Then later the rabbit speaks, which doesn't gel with the rest of the story as it is the only time an animal speaks.Basically, the concept and art is fine, however, the execution and age appropriateness are lacking.Balint, Beata Noemi (2012-10-15). The Carrot Eating Monster (A Beautifully Illustrated Children's Picture Book; Perfect Bedtime Story) (Kindle Locations 11-12).  . Kindle Edition.