I Need My Monster

Name: I Need My Monster
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SKU: 9780979974625
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By Amanda Noll

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Summary

I Need My Monster tells the story of Ethan, who discovers his usual monster, Gabe, is away. Ethan explores potential replacements who must prove their scary credentials with pointy teeth, sharp claws, and long tails. But none are quite right until Gabe returns early from his fishing trip, revealing even monsters can be scared sometimes. This picture book cleverly balances humour and chills, celebrating a child's imagination and love of fantastical creatures.
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This charming and humorous picture book is ideal for young children who enjoy playful spooky stories. It will appeal to parents and educators seeking books that engage children’s imagination and ease bedtime fears with a fun twist.

One night, when Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note instead: 'Gone fishing. Back in a week - Gabe'. What will Ethan do? He needs a monster under his bed. How is he supposed to get to sleep if his monster is gone? Substitute monsters appear, but none are just right.

Description

A unique monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this picture book relies on the power of humour over fear, appeals to a child's love for creatures both alarming and absurd, and glorifies the scope of a child's imagination.

One night, when Ethan checks under his bed for his monster, Gabe, he finds a note from him instead: "Gone fishing. Back in a week." Ethan knows that without Gabe's familiar nightly scares he doesn't stand a chance of getting to sleep, so Ethan interviews potential substitutes to see if they've got the right equipment for the job—pointy teeth, sharp claws, and a long tail—but none of them proves scary enough for Ethan. When Gabe returns sooner than expected from his fishing trip, Ethan is thrilled. It turns out that Gabe didn't enjoy fishing because the fish scared too easily.

Scholastic Book Club Selection

Winner of 6 state awards:

Alabama Camellia Award (2010-2011)
Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award (2011)
California Young Readers Medal (2011-12)
Georgia Picture Storybook Award (2011-12)
Nevada Young Reader Award (2011-12)
Virginia Reader's Choice Primary Award (2012-13)

Included on 5 other state award lists:

Mississippi Magnolia Children's Choice Award list (2012-13)
Nebraska Golden Sower Award list (2011-12)
South Dakota Prairie Bud Award list (2011-12)
Washington Children's Choice Book Award list (2010-2011)
Wyoming Buckaroo Award list (2011-12)

Additionally, these regional awards lists:

Connecticut Charter Oak Children's Book Award list (2011-12)
Iowa Regional Goldfinch Award Winner (2009-10)

Storytelling World Award Honor Book 2010

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780979974625

Publisher: Flashlight Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Flashlight Press

Illustration: 32 colour illus

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

Collections

Amanda Noll Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Amanda Nollis a writer.She lives in Spanaway, Washington. Howard McWilliam has won awards for his artwork, including National Young Cartoonist of the Year (UK), and has contributed art toa wide range of magazines and newspapers including, Child Education, The Daily Telegraph, Nursery Education, and The Week.

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