Love Monster

Reviewed by: Mariah Machado - Davis Memorial Library, Limington, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 10, 2015

Review

Rachel Bright's distinctive illustrations bring to life the story of a lonely little monster living in a town full of cute fluffy things. Younger children may not understand the alienation that Monster feels, but it's a good way to explain to little ones that nobody likes to feel left out. Monster goes on a quest in search of a kindred spirit, and finds one in the monster driving the bus home.

It's a bit British in spots (the costume shop is called a fancy dress shop), but the story is simple, and the pictures delightful.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Bright, Rachel

Illustrator: Bright, Rachel

Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux/ Macmillan

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure,fantasy,romance

Audience: preschool,grades k-3

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780374346461

Price: 16.99