Reviewed by Donna M. McDine
Title: I’m Looking for a Monster
Written & Illustrated by: Timothy Young
Hard cover: 14 pages
Ages: 4-8
Publisher: Random House Children’s Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-375-84416-4
Publication: July 2008
Timothy Young sets forth an unforgettable, laugh out loud journey of one boy’s quest to find the ideal monster. The boy soon discovers monsters come in all shapes, sizes, and looks. How does he determine which one will be the right fit? To top it off, the reason for his quest brings this picture book to an unexpected hilarious end.
“I want a scary monster…but not that scary! It could have scales, or feathers…or fur.”
The vibrant colored pop-up illustrations for the parade of monsters will amaze and delight the young reader. Come along and discover your own favorite monster with a turn of the wheel and the flip of a tab.
About the author: Timothy Young is the founder and creative director of Creatures & Characters LLC. He has also spent more than twenty years working in the fields of animation, publishing, and toy design. For more information on Timothy’s career visit him here.
Also, please visit www.imlookingforamonster.com, which has games for young readers to further enjoy.
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Donna McDine’s publishing credits include Stories for Children Magazine, Stories for Children Newsletter for Writers, Kid Magazine Writers, Long Story Short, Institute of Children’s Literature Rx for Writers, SCBWI Metro NY Newsletter, Cross & Quill ~ The Christian Writers Newsletter, Once Upon A Time Magazine and forthcoming articles in, Mom Writer’s Literary Magazine and Boys’ Quest. To learn more about Donna, visit her at: www.donnamcdine.com.
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August 4th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
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August 5th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Donna, this is such a cute story. I want to read it. Timothy’s website is also a lot of fun. I can’t wait to show it to my grandkids.
Carma
http://carmaswindow.blogspot.com
August 5th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Hi Carma…thanks for your lovely comment. Can it actually be true you have grandkids…you don’t appear old enough.
August 6th, 2008 at 1:48 am
A book of pop-up monsters. Scary, but not too scary. What a fun idea. A great review, Donna.
Beverly
August 6th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Ladies…thanks for stopping by and checking out the review. The book is indeed cleverly done.
Warm regards,
Donna
August 12th, 2008 at 1:57 am
Donna,
I’m excited about getting to the library and picking up this book! My 4-year old grandson absolutely adores Scooby-Doo and all the monsters. He growls just like a miniature monster! I think he’ll flip over this book. Thank you for the great review.
Lisa Kirby
www.familyfunandfood.blogspot.com
August 16th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Lisa…thanks for stopping by the NWFCC…the resources available here are fantastic. Thanks for your lovely words on my book review. Enjoy the remaining days of summer.
Regards,
Donna