A monster Named Criney, Who Makes Kids Whiney - Book Review

     Excellent! The best children's book of this genre that I have had the pleasure to review!

A Monster Named Criney Who Makes Kids Whiney - by Heather Zuckerman can be classified as a juvenile fiction geared for children aged between three and seven. Mood-setting bright color full pages greet the reader upon opening the durable cover. Superb use of rhythmic cadence and clever design entices the reader to use voice characterization and promotes interaction with the readers. Because of these traits, this book would work wonderfully when read aloud to a group of children.

Whenever Criney stops near a home to rest his weary feet, the children inside become upset and whine. The story has Criney 'visit' several homes before a solution is found. I think it will help children realize how silly and useless their whining and pouting is. The book goes one step further by teaching children a tool to conquer those awful feelings and change their emotions through laughter. Laughter IS the best medicine after all!

Light-hearted and warm − this book really had me grinning! This could be incorporated as an excellent tool that uses humor to aid parents, educators and anyone else in fields working with younger children, against the nerve-grating whining and anger that all children experience."

ISBN#: 0974430706
Author: Heather Zuckerman
Illustrations: Shelly Meridith Delice
Publisher: Merry Lane Press

Date Added: Friday, 10-31-2025 11:25:16 PM

Author:

Heather Zuckerman

"Heather Zuckerman's "A Monster Named Criney, Who Makes Kids Whiney" is a delightful children's book that uses humor to address the common issue of children whining. The story follows Criney, a monster that causes children to whine when he is near, but he is not a permanent presence. The book is designed to be read aloud, making it an excellent tool for parents, educators, and anyone working with younger children. It teaches children that their whining and pouting are silly and useless, and encourages them to use laughter as a way to conquer their feelings. The book is suitable for children aged three to seven and is praised for its bright color full pages, rhythmic cadence, and clever design."