I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll. Illustrated by Howard McWilliam Young Ethan is shocked at bedtime to discover that his personal under-the-bed monster, Gabe, has gone on vacation for a week. Since he can’t possibly get to sleep without a monster, he sends for a substitute – but can any one else can live up to his exacting monster standards? It’s a fun and unusual premise, and the pictures match perfectly. They are (according to the note) pencil on paper filled in with digital acrylic paint. It’s a vivid style reminiscent of Pixar, with lots of inventive monsters and Ethan’s big-eyed reactions. This is perfect both for kids enamored of monsters, as mine is, and could help those afraid of monsters to put a more pleasant spin on them.
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Dogzilla by Dav Pilkey Really, the title says it all, but for the sake of my own memory, I'll write this down. Since LB is still interested in giant monsters, my love found this book. It's made to look like an old-style monster movie, but with the innocent residents of Mouseopolis needing to defeat the terrible giant Dogzilla. It’s a fun mixture of photography and painting, just right for little monsters to enjoy.
