Our little monster fans can grab their colouring tools and create some bookmarks that are so fun, they're scary!

Illustrator, Dapo Adeola, has illustrated the character of Charlie as having the skin condition vitiligo, something which has rarely been depicted in children’s books. One of the main characters has vitiligo and there is a link to find out more information about this condition on the inside cover. After reading the story, invite learners to talk about the illustrations shown on the activity sheets. We’ve teamed up with the book publishers, Puffin, to bring you a range of other engaging learning materials themed around the story ‘We’re Going to Find the Monster’.Join two intrepid adventurers as their imaginations transform their house into a wild wonderland - and their big brother becomes a mighty monster. Share your favourite pages and talk together about what is happening in the story and illustrations. We’re Going to Find the Monster’ Word Mat - Improve children’s independent writing skills with this handy word mat, complete with beautiful illustrations from the book.

It’s important to include adjectives in writing because they tell the reader more about an object, setting or character. We’re Going to Find the Monster Story Writing Resource Pack - This resource pack is bursting with activities to support children with writing a creative adventure story. When your child is familiar with the story encourage them to join in with parts such as ‘He’ll be grumpy and hungry. They go over a shimmering ocean and up a huge, high mountain, encountering a tiger, a hungry wolf and even a whale along the way. We’re Going to Find the Monster Descriptive Word Mat - Enhance children’s character and setting descriptions with this colourful writing mat.

Whether you’re looking for activities to support reading this story at home or in the classroom, you’ve come to the right place! Go on an imaginary monster hunt around the house and garden pretending you are going up mountains through jungles and past lakes.

We also have a range of beautifully illustrated display resources, like our We’re Going to Find the Monster Display Banner . We’re Going to Find the Monster’ Reading Comprehension - Develop children’s understanding of the story with this exciting reading comprehension activity. Our collection of engaging resources are perfect to support children in reading and understanding this well-loved children’s story. We’re Going to Find the Monster is a fun-filled children’s book written by Malorie Blackman and illustrated by Dapo Adeola.You’ll find several pictures from the story as Charlie and Eddie set off on their adventure to find the monster. With so many fantastic resources to choose from, we have everything you need to create a stand-out sequence of reading lessons.

Access more information about author Malorie Blackman here , along with recommendations on what to read after 'We're Going to Find the Monster' from BookTrust here. You will find many creative activities based on each book to make reading even more enjoyable and interactive. Go on an adventure with Charlie and Eddie using this exciting We’re Going to Find the Monster Writing Activity, based on the lovely picture book by Malorie Blackman. Find out more about the BookTrust's Time to Read campaign which includes 'We're Going to Find the Monster'.Have fun describing the monster ‘He’ll be grumpy and prickly’ – you could use words from the story and add some of your own, see how many you can think of together to make a really long list.