Item: The Monster at the End...
Rating: 92
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

92/100

The Monster at the End of This Story is a masterclass in how to adapt classic children's literature for touchscreens. It preserves every bit of the charm from the original Jon Stone book while leveraging interactive mobile mechanics to enhance Grover's iconic comedic desperation.

The voice acting and animations are top-notch, instantly capturing the warmth and humor parents remember while offering toddlers intuitive touch interactions—knocking down Grover's brick walls never gets old. It's a timeless digital storybook that belongs on every family tablet.

Reviewed on: Thu Sep 24 2026

Dinsun Review

As a veteran gamer, evaluating a preschool digital storybook feels like measuring a bicycle by its horsepower. For what it is, the app translates Grover's fourth-wall-breaking antics reasonably well onto touchscreen devices. The animations are responsive, and having authentic voice lines keeps younger audiences entertained.

However, stripped down to core interactive elements, it barely qualifies as a video game. There are no actual challenges, branching paths, or gameplay systems beyond tapping prompts on screen to break brick walls or untie ropes. It functions fine as an electronic picture book, but as a interactive title, it remains strictly for toddlers.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Charming voice work and authentic Grover narration
Responsive touch animations suitable for toddlers

Zero gameplay depth or replayability for adults
Very short overall content duration

Technical Report

Performance: Runs smoothly without stutter; short loading times and simple touch responsiveness.

Accessibility:

Subtitles
Full Audio Narration

Audience Fit

Buy if: Parents looking for an interactive storybook to entertain toddlers.

Skip if: Anyone looking for a game with challenge, mechanics, or depth.

Similar Games:

Dr. Seuss's ABC - Read & Learn
Green Eggs and Ham - Read & Learn

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old critical conservative gamer
Hardware: iPad Pro
Playtime: 1 hours
Status: Finished Story

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

409467802

$4.99 4+★4.6 199 reviews

Author : Sesame Workshop (Apps)

Pubish Date : Thu Dec 16 2010

Last Update Date : Mon Feb 20 2023

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 6.3Mon Feb 20 2023

Minor bug fixes.
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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.
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CONTACT US
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Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 199 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

The Monster at the End of This Story brings the iconic classic Sesame Street picture book to life on mobile devices. Lovable, furry old Grover begs readers not to turn the page because there is a monster at the end of the book! As kids interact with the pages, Grover builds brick walls, ties ropes, and sets up obstacles to stop them. Fully voiced with animated touch-screen interactions, this app turns a beloved children's book into an engaging interactive experience.

Features

Original voice acting for Grover

Interactive touch points on every page

Educational narrative promoting early literacy

Fun visual animations and sound effects

Tips

Overcoming Grover's Barricades

To progress through the story, tap the obstacles Grover constructs. Turn pages by swiping across the screen, tap brick barricades to break them down, and untie ropes to reveal the final wholesome surprise at the very end.

Promotion Videos

The Monster at the End of This Book Trailer

News on this game

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GeekTyrant - Fri Sep 18 2026

Licensing Hotline: September 2026 - Publishers Weekly

Licensing Hotline: September 2026 Publishers Weekly

Publishers Weekly - Tue Sep 15 2026

'Sesame Street' Celebrates 55th Anniversary of 'The Monster at the End of This Book' with Animated Special and More - License Global

'Sesame Street' Celebrates 55th Anniversary of 'The Monster at the End of This Book' with Animated Special and More License Global

License Global - Thu Sep 03 2026

Sesame Street Brings a New Generation to The Monster at the End of This Book, Celebrating its 55th Anniversary - Sesame Workshop

Sesame Street Brings a New Generation to The Monster at the End of This Book, Celebrating its 55th Anniversary Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop - Thu Sep 03 2026

Gameplays

Interactive Page Turning & Mini-Activities

Players interact directly with the environment by tapping on Grover, breaking through obstacles he erects, and swiping to turn pages, triggering custom sound effects and voice lines.