--- product_id: 1441563 title: "The Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) (Big Bird's Favorites Board Books)" price: "VT2814" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1441563-the-monster-at-the-end-of-this-book-sesame-street store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) (Big Bird's Favorites Board Books) **Price:** VT2814 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) (Big Bird's Favorites Board Books) - **How much does it cost?** VT2814 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1441563-the-monster-at-the-end-of-this-book-sesame-street) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) (Big Bird's Favorites Board Books) [Stone, Jon, Smollin, Michael] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) (Big Bird's Favorites Board Books) Review: Unique interactive storybook for young children - I believe a lot of people can cite "The Monster At the End of This Book" as one of the first books they remember reading as a child. Not only because it featured a beloved character from a TV show many children grew up watching, but because it was probably their first exposure to an interactive story -- instead of simply reading a pre-written tale, children felt they were interacting with Grover himself, and that their actions affected the story itself. Before this book, not many children's books experimented with breaking the fourth wall and addressing the reader directly, and in this sense "Monster" was ahead of its time. I recently purchased this book for a friend's baby shower gift, and she, too, said it was one of her absolute favorite books as a child and she was eager to share it with her own son when he was old enough. It's heartening to know that a simple children's book can be so beloved by all ages. As stated before, what makes "Monster" unique is that it's main character, Grover, is fully aware that he's in a book, and tries to tell the reader to not turn the pages -- because the further you read, the closer you get to the end of the book, where supposedly a monster lurks. Grover pleads with the reader, and even resorts to increasingly silly methods to keep the reader from turning the pages. There's even a bit of suspense built up as Grover's fear builds with every page turned, and one can't help but feel a little sorry for him. Naturally, I won't spoil the ending, and I doubt any reader, no matter the age, is going to stop reading to the very end despite all Grover's best efforts. Also, the art bears mention -- it's a loose and sketchy style, in contrast with the later Sesame Street books that would have relatively crisp and clean artwork, and very few of the pages have actual backgrounds. But I actually rather liked it as a kid, and I still like it now. The story is very simple and no-frills, and so the artwork is made to match. Also, it's nice to have a unique art style in a TV-spinoff book, where most books based on a TV show have generic-looking "canned art" instead of much in the way of creativity. A fun and unique read for young children, this is a must for any child's library. Young readers will enjoy feeling that they have control over the story, and giggling along to Grover's antics. Review: Favorite book - Great story, really fun for the kids to read. Classic! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #86,673 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Children's Interactive Adventures #42 in Children's Classics #585 in Children's Spine-Chilling Horror | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 31,234 Reviews | ## Images ![The Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) (Big Bird's Favorites Board Books) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SZUblli3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unique interactive storybook for young children *by K***T on August 29, 2013* I believe a lot of people can cite "The Monster At the End of This Book" as one of the first books they remember reading as a child. Not only because it featured a beloved character from a TV show many children grew up watching, but because it was probably their first exposure to an interactive story -- instead of simply reading a pre-written tale, children felt they were interacting with Grover himself, and that their actions affected the story itself. Before this book, not many children's books experimented with breaking the fourth wall and addressing the reader directly, and in this sense "Monster" was ahead of its time. I recently purchased this book for a friend's baby shower gift, and she, too, said it was one of her absolute favorite books as a child and she was eager to share it with her own son when he was old enough. It's heartening to know that a simple children's book can be so beloved by all ages. As stated before, what makes "Monster" unique is that it's main character, Grover, is fully aware that he's in a book, and tries to tell the reader to not turn the pages -- because the further you read, the closer you get to the end of the book, where supposedly a monster lurks. Grover pleads with the reader, and even resorts to increasingly silly methods to keep the reader from turning the pages. There's even a bit of suspense built up as Grover's fear builds with every page turned, and one can't help but feel a little sorry for him. Naturally, I won't spoil the ending, and I doubt any reader, no matter the age, is going to stop reading to the very end despite all Grover's best efforts. Also, the art bears mention -- it's a loose and sketchy style, in contrast with the later Sesame Street books that would have relatively crisp and clean artwork, and very few of the pages have actual backgrounds. But I actually rather liked it as a kid, and I still like it now. The story is very simple and no-frills, and so the artwork is made to match. Also, it's nice to have a unique art style in a TV-spinoff book, where most books based on a TV show have generic-looking "canned art" instead of much in the way of creativity. A fun and unique read for young children, this is a must for any child's library. Young readers will enjoy feeling that they have control over the story, and giggling along to Grover's antics. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Favorite book *by L***Z on March 11, 2026* Great story, really fun for the kids to read. Classic! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic funny story! *by J***I on September 28, 2025* This is one of my favorite books! I read it as a child, then it passed down to me reading it to my daughter, and now I read it to my granddaughter. If you're animated enough this book is extremely fun and it's wonderful to watch the kids reactions to the story! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1441563-the-monster-at-the-end-of-this-book-sesame-street](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1441563-the-monster-at-the-end-of-this-book-sesame-street) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*