No Time for Monsters/No hay tiempo para monstruos

K-Gr 3—Mamá asks Roberto for help with housekeeping chores but he claims that monsters will take him away if he complies. The Closet Monster, the Under the Table Monster, and the Dust Monster are a few of the colorful and brightly illustrated creatures he conjures up. Mamá turns the tables on her son when she says, "If I read you a story the Work Monster might grab me and take me away forever!" Roberto giggles and promptly announces that the Work Monster won't get her because it's afraid of him. Cervantes's digital illustrations are done in bold vibrant colors and complement Rivas's amusing story line. The book closes with a full-page illustration showing Mamá and Roberto snuggling up in a comfy chair ready to enjoy a book with the playful monsters looking on. This story will work well both as a read-aloud and for sharing one-on-one. Both versions, in English and Spanish, are entertaining.—Angélica Sauceda, Anaheim Public Library, CA