Love Monster and the Perfect Present

Reviewed by: Cidney Mayes - Wells Public Library, Wells, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 13, 2015

Review

A follow up to "Love Monster" (2013), this book features our titular character trying to find the perfect present to give to his favorite girl monster on Present Day. Love Monster is determined to buy the perfect gift, and is sad when he realizes that he does not have enough money to buy expensive presents. Love Monster is positively determined to show his friend how much he cares, and decides to make something for her instead. Bright's illustrations, made from plates etched with ultraviolet light, create vibrantly colorful images with dark outlines. Some of the page spreads are quite busy and can be very overwhelming, but the story is one that comes from the heart. Recommended for ages 3 through 6.

Overall Book Score: fair