This title is suitable for children of ages 4 to 8 years. 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. Herbert's teeth aren't sharp enough, Mack's slobbering induces giggles, Cynthia's tail isn't scary at all, and Ralph has nail polish on his claws! This will never work! How will Ethan ever get to sleep without his monster? "I Need My Monster" is a unique monster-under-the-bed story for all monster-loving kids. The perfect balance of giggles and shivers will keep you under your covers, and you'll soon be sleeping soundly.
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"Beautifully moody illustrations give this story its atmosphere of dark spookiness. The colours glow and these excellent monsters are the most interesting range of characters imaginable." -- Scholastic.co.uk July 2009 "My name is Annabel and I am 6 years old. Last night I read 'I need my monster' to my Mummy. I thought it was a really clever story and I really liked the pictures. I particularly liked the bit where Gabe said 'I'd like to nibble your pinky'. I really enjoyed this story and so I will definitely tell my friends about this book at school tomorrow but I would not like my own monster under my bed because it would mean I could not get out of bed!" - Reviewed by Annabel aged 6 on whatsgoodtodo.com November 2011
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Amanda Noll is 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 to a wide range of magazines and newspapers including, "Child Education," "The Daily Telegraph," "Nursery Education, " and "The Week."
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By mama lili
Format:Hardcover
Since my girls hadn't thought to worry about monsters under the bed yet, I was a bit uncertain whether to introduce this book. At first we read it during the day a couple of times. But it was quickly clear that my 4 and 5 year olds adored the book. There is plenty of scope for silly voices and the book finds exactly the right level: 'deliciously scary' but not too scary. They initially look scary but each then has his own quirk - butch, vain, camp, insecure etc. I suspect you could even use the book to help your kids recover from a fear of monsters. A real find, the girls and I look forward to other books by the same author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
I need more kids books like this!
13 Jun 2009
By Nicole Leishman
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Format:Hardcover
A lot of what I have to say is the same as everyone else, but I feel so strongly about it that I have to repeat it. This story is based on such a well-known childhood myth, but is at the same time so creative, that I am amazed everytime we read it at our house. Additionally, as mentioned by others, the illustrations are beautiful, Disney-Pixar-esque. I really believe that I like this story more than my boys right now! Our sons are 4 and 2 and even though my little one will sit still for any story, it is definitely a little old for him. My 4 year old is just starting to get interested after a few weeks of reading it. So, 4 years and up is probably ideal for this book. I keep them interested by using different voices for the different monsters and really exaggerate when I am reading the boy Ethan's parts. This book is truly joyful, and my intent when I bought it was to eliminate the possibility that my worry-wart of a 4 year old would decide to be scared of monsters (he tends to get ahold of an idea and not let go and deciding to be scared of monsters under the bed seemed right up his alley.) Now that we have this story and he giggles about it, I know he will not develop that particular fear. I am so glad we bought this book. Buy it for yourself as well as your kids, it's always nice to enjoy what you are reading to them!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
At first I was nervous...
20 Jun 2009
By Teacher and Mom of 3
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
At first I thought this book might instill bedtime fears. My little guy has never complained of being in the dark or been afraid of monsters, and admittedly, I was nervous to read this book to him. I couldn't have been more wrong. He LOVES this book. He anticipates the different personalities of the monsters and their different quirks. His favorite part is when one of the monsters, Mack, with the big fat tongue hanging out, threatens to lick Ethan, the main character. Toooo funny!
I would highly recommend this book for kids 4-7 who enjoy a delightful scare and have a goofy sense of humor.
I would highly recommend this book for kids 4-7 who enjoy a delightful scare and have a goofy sense of humor.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Boys LOVE This Book!!
29 Mar 2009
By Tabatha Sabin
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This is a great story for those who struggle to find stories to keep their little ones(in my case boys) entertained all the way to the end of the book. They say the best childrens books are the ones that keep both the parent and the child entertained, this book surely does that. The text and illlustrations work so well together to peak the imaginations of my boys. No need to worry about this book being too scary the author has made this a great story of an unusual friendship.
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