I’m Looking for a Monster by Timothy Young

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.