Have You Seen My Monster?

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 11, 2015

Review

This engaging story will keep little readers glued to the pages with an interactive jaunt to the fair where a friendly monster is waiting to be found.

A follow up to Steve Light's, Have you seen my dragon, this story follows a similar format with a subtle educational component. The detailed B&W illustrations are complemented with occasional flashes of brilliant colors that highlight the the twenty shapes that appear throughout the book.

While trying to find the monster, amidst the trappings of a small town fair, the reader will come across a variety of shapes – from a simple square to more complex shapes such as a quatrefoil. The light text which includes plenty of questions for the young reader to answer, will be sure to keep readers engaged.

The end papers are also highly entertaining with a map of the fairgrounds. Included in this detailed illustration, are arrows to follow to make your way around the various activities of the fair. A nice addition to the story.

Overall, a fun read with plenty of details that can be re-discovered upon multiple readings.

Overall Book Score: very good