I Need My Monster

Author(s): Amanda Noll

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A unique monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this picture book relies on the power of humor 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 himinstead: "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"

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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

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 toa wide range of magazines and newspapers including, "Child Education," "The Daily Telegraph," Nursery Education, " and The Week.""

General Fields

  • : 9780979974625
  • : Flashlight Press
  • : Flashlight Press
  • : 45359200.0
  • : April 2009
  • : 255mm X 255mm X 9mm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Amanda Noll
  • : Hardback
  • : Howard McWilliam
  • : English
  • : 813.6
  • : 32 colour illus