# The Monster at the End... — of This Book! Starring Grover!

> Interactive animated storybook app teaching emotions and early reading skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Sesame Workshop (Apps).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-monster-at-the-end/id409467802 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sesame Workshop (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/339077104)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 191 App Store ratings · 197 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 907 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-monster-at-the-end/id409467802/reviews.md

## What is The Monster at the End...?

This is an animated storybook app, which will humorously help teach your child about emotions and early reading skills. 

The best-selling classic becomes an interactive storybook!

** Reached No. 1 in Books on the App Store! **
** Winner of Cynopsis Kids Imagination Award – Best Preschool App! **
** Winner of Cybils Award—first Book App award winner! **
** Common Sense Media 5-Star Quality Rating **

“Emotional expression, humor, built-in vocabulary, and interactivity help kids learn throughout this story.” – Common Sense Media

The Monster at the End of This Book enhances the classic Sesame Street book with completely immersive experiences that make children part of the story. Join lovable, furry old Grover as he tries his very hardest to tie down pages and build brick walls—all to keep readers away from the monster at the end of this book. 

Families can share this giggle-filled story together in a brand-new way that children will ask to read again and again. The Monster at the End of This Book is a truly enchanting reading experience for kids—and monsters—of all ages.

FEATURES
• Lively, interactive animation that responds to your child’s touch
• Narration by lovable old Grover himself—tapping Grover makes him talk!
• Engaging activities that empower readers to decide how and when to move the story forward—plus encourage kids’ spatial development and listening skills
• Word highlighting to help build beginning reader skills
• Easy-to-follow parent tips for helping kids tackle common fears and label emotions
• Bookplate personalization—add your child's name!

ABOUT US
Sesame Workshop’s mission is to use the educational power of media to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Delivered through a variety of platforms, including television programs, digital experiences, books and community engagement, its research-based programs are tailored to the needs of the communities and countries they serve. Learn more at www.sesameworkshop.org.

PRIVACY POLICY
The Privacy Policy can be found here: http://www.sesameworkshop.org/privacy-policy/

CONTACT US
Your input is very important to us. If you have any questions, comments, or need help, please contact us at: sesameworkshopapps@sesame.org.

## Key features

- Interactive animation
- Narration by Grover
- Engaging activities
- Word highlighting
- Parent tips for emotions
- Bookplate personalization

## Chart rankings

- #19 in Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

## What do users think of The Monster at the End...?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and interactive
- 👍 Faithful to the original book
- 👍 Grover's voice acting is great
- 👍 Engaging for children
- 👍 Nostalgia for adults

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Slow page transitions
- 🔒 Ads in a paid app
- 🔒 Lack of accessibility features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on older devices
- Audio issues on some devices
- Interactivity not always working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Add a 'read by myself' option
- Improve responsiveness and reduce lag
- Provide compatibility updates for newer iOS versions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 197)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-monster-at-the-end/id409467802/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Yes

*2025-07-22*

It fun for all ages

### 4/5 — Sowing

*2024-12-19*

Downing

### 5/5 — I absolutely love this app!

*2024-11-06*

Huge fan of Sesame Street! My favorite character is Abby Cadabby!

### 5/5 — This game is so nostalgic!

*2023-09-09*

I remember playing this game when I was 2 or something, and I rediscovered it while I was looking at my previously purchased items, I could still redownload it, so that’s what it did! And it’s just as fun as back then! So if your a parent who wants a fun app for your children, download this app now! Or if you really love Sesame Street!

### 2/5 — Please listen to me please

*2023-09-03, version 6.3*

Can you please make this a bit longer. I only finished this in a few minutes. Please listen to this review!

### 5/5 — Completely adore this

*2023-02-21*

This book has been around forever and should be on every child’s bookshelf. To have it in an app it’s just wonderful and I don’t even have kids and I’m 57 years old and love this thing.  So glad someone had the sense to just let it be read by Grover so you get a full experience and he can interact with all of the challenges he has along the way :-) excellent book for helping a child face their fears. I won’t take a star away for this because it’s just so wonderful but I do wish that the developers would do something to make it possible for children who are visually impaired to have access to this and make it compatible for voiceover technology. Even if they can’t see the pictures, they would understand the side effects and all the expressiveness. This is coming from someone his best friend is legally blind in love this book as a child, and is very disheartened that it can’t be enjoyed. Please consider exploring how that might change.

### 4/5 — I wish it worked with voiceover.

*2023-02-21*

I loved this story as a child. And have shared it with other children in my family. However, the only reason I rated it for stars is because it does not work with voiceover on the iPhone, so that blind children can’t interact with it. If possible, Sesame Street, please fix this. All children should have access to this wonderful app.

### 5/5 — Very, Nice

*2021-10-15, version 6.0*

I, Really, Enjoy, This, Game, Thank, You, Grover

### 5/5 — Grovers Face

*2021-08-06*

So when I had the real book Grover scared me but this one is good

### 1/5 — Sends a really bad message

*2021-01-19, version 6.0*

Yes this is lovely animation but the message of the game seems really misguided. Grover is scared and asks (sometimes pleads) you not to turn the page. If your child listens, nothing happens. The only way to play is to ignore Grover’s feelings. Not something I want to teach my child.

## Frequently asked questions about The Monster at the End...

### What is The Monster at the End of This Book app?

This is an animated storybook app that adapts a classic children's book into an interactive digital experience. It aims to teach children about emotions and early reading skills through engaging animations and activities.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app features lively, interactive animation, narration by Grover, engaging activities that let children control the story's progression, word highlighting for early readers, parent tips for discussing emotions, and bookplate personalization.

### How much does The Monster at the End of This Book app cost?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What age group is this app suitable for?

The app is designed for preschoolers and early readers, focusing on teaching foundational emotional literacy and reading skills. It's also enjoyable for families to share together.

### How does this app help children learn?

It helps children learn through a combination of humor, emotional expression, built-in vocabulary, and interactive elements. The word highlighting feature specifically aids beginning readers, while parent tips support discussions about common fears and emotions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3 — 2023-02-20

Minor bug fixes.

### 6.0 — 2020-10-27

Improved device support.

### 5.1.8 — 2018-01-30

A fix that prevents the library icon from appearing in story pages. Thank you to our users for reporting this issue.

### 5.1.7 — 2018-01-18

Minor bug fixes.

### 5.1.6 — 2017-12-28

Minor bug fixes. Added support features.

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