When the Monsters Are Quiet by Alicia Lloyd
I’m excited to be the host for a stop on the World of Ink tour for Alicia Lloyd’s book When The Monsters Are Quiet . Welcome Alicia. Congratulations on your book. What age range is your book for? Alicia: My book ranges from a first to second grade reading level. However, I work with three and four year olds on a daily basis and they comprehend the book and its meaning as well….it is awesome! Kai: Can you share a memory of yours or a story of you from when you were within the age range of your target readers? Alicia: Yes, I had the majority of Dr. Seuss’ books memorized. I chased my family out of the house because they didn’t want to hear me recite “The Cat in the Hat” word-by-word anymore. Kai: That’s adorable! Tell us, how you think life has changed for children today than when you were that age? Alicia: Life has changed drastically, I believe. First of all, with in regards to reading, children can now flip through the pages of books electronically. I do...