3.5 stars

I didn’t love it, but this book was okay. Highlighting popular national landmarks and tourist attractions in the Washington, D.C. area, it provides some minimalistic details about each. Unfortunately, so few facts are included that readers won’t get much more than the name and location making it not super educational. For a little extra fun, kids can search each pic for monsters hidden within; however, there are no listed numbers so you don’t know how many monsters you’re hunting. I think this is another drawback.

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this review copy and opportunity.

Wonderfully illustrated, entertaining and engaging reads for little ones.

This series is lots of fun. Colorful little monsters are hiding out on each page. A great way to engage young children before a trip to Washington D.C. The major historical/tourist landmarks are illustrated and described. An information box on the bottom of each page lets the child know how many little monsters to search for in the picture. Some are easier to find than others--even for adults.

This series is fun and enjoyable. I would recommend to others.

Washington D.C Monsters is part of the City Monsters series of books, and the fourth book in the series that I have reviewed.

Each book takes a different city in the United States, and teaches children about some of the famous landmarks that the city has to offer. Each page also has a few little monsters for them to find.

At the bottom of each page it states how many monsters there are to discover. Some are easy to find, whilst others may take you quite a while.

What I like about this series of books is that it combines informative information, alongside something fun for children to do. So they are learning without realising.

The illustrations cover the whole page, are bright coloured, and wonderfully drawn too. They certainly do capture the eye.

In the Washington D.C book, the US Capitol, there are lots of famous places to visit including:-

– Lincoln Memorial
– National Air and Space Museum
– Kennedy Center
– National Cherry Blossom Festival
– Georgetown
– The Awakening (in nearby Maryland)

This series of books are loved in our house, so much so that my son is forever asking if the publishers have released more yet. So when I told him a few days ago that three more have been released, he was elated. The reviews for the other two will be coming over the next few weeks.

These books are really fun to read and even-though they are only quite short, they certainly pack a lot into those pages.

This is a really cute little book that little kids & adults can enjoy together! The monsters weren't that easy to spot either! And accurate, fun depictions of Washington D.C.!
I did receive this e-ARC from NetGalley, in return for my own independent, fair/honest review.

Washington D.C. Monsters: A Search-and-Find Book is written by Rebecca K. Moeller and illustrated by Lucile Danis Drouot. This book is part of the City Monsters series, which "takes you on a sightseeing adventure. Find the hidden little monsters as you discover big-city landmarks."

As an interactive story, children will learn about the capital of the United States, as they search and find adorable monsters throughout the colorful illustrations of various landmarks, such as the United States Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, National Air and Space Museum, and National Gallery of Art.

This easy-to-read board book is a charming children's travel book, which is geared towards younger readers, particularly ages three to eight.


Note: I received this book from NetGalley, which is a program designed for bloggers to write book reviews in exchange for books, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I read this book with my 8 year old daughter to see what her opinion would be. She is a little beyond the look and find stage but she still absolutely loved this book as well as the rest in the series. She thought that it is a great book for little kids because it was a fun book that taught you stuff too. I would totally buy this book for my nephews and nieces. We had fun pointing out the monsters and we also learned some new facts along the way.

Fun book to read with kids. Interesting facts and good pictures. Would recommend this book.

I have always said that I liked this series. And I still do. It is a quick look at fun places like Washington DC. It’s a travel guide that encourages you to see monsters everywhere you go. Plus, I love when I learn about something new, like the Awakening, a statue in Maryland.

DC would seem the most logical choice to set a find-the-monsters book—other than El Lay—though sometimes it’s hard to tell them apart from the politicians.
The first puzzle is at the Capitol, but the scene is so big depth-wise it’s hard to make out if those are monsters in the back or not. There’s a similar problem with the Lincoln Memorial, where the people look tiny and it’s hard to differentiate. On the other hand, the Air and Space Museum, Zoo, and Museum of Natural History were easier to discern as well as beautifully painted.

This is a great way to introduce children to history and fact without making it boring. The facts are kept short and sweet but provide talking points with the children. The illustrations are engaging and bright, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I hope you to see more in the future.

Age appropriate material.that is engaging for children.

This is an excellent picture book, I really enjoyed it and it will definitely be a firm favourite.
I love the facts that the book holds as well as the fun games to find the monsters - 4 stars

I loved the way this book combines information about Washington, DC with a fun monster search! The level of difficulty seems perfectly matched to the age of child who will be reading the book. As a former fourth grade teacher, my students would have loved this book. I work with much younger children now, but I think they would enjoy trying to find the monsters as well. Great job with the illustrations as well as the informative text.