Review: How To Be A Mensch, by A Monster
How to Be a Mensch by A. Monster by Leslie Kimmelman, illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa Apples & Honey Press (imprint of Behrman House), 2022 Category: Picture Books Reviewer: Sarah Aronson Buy at Bookshop.org In this delightful and perky picture book directed to young readers and families, the main character and narrator, A. Monster, gives readers direct advice for how to be a mensch. The humorous text speaks directly to the reader. "It's hard to believe, but some people are afraid of monsters. It's true that monsters can look scary. But most of us are kind and helpful. Monsters can even be mensches!" I love funny books! Our kids deserve to laugh—even as they grapple with challenges of the world. On each spread, readers will love the monster-specific examples (like not staring, with one eye or five) as well as general concepts, like sharing and caring and preparing for Shabbat. Yoshikawa’s illustrations amp up the humor. Young readers are going to love checking ou...