Bedtime for Monsters - Hardcover

Vere, Ed

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805095098 ISBN 13: 9780805095098

Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, 2012

Synopsis

In this hilarious bedtime story, a monster is licking his lips . . . maybe he's thinking about eating a bedtime snack? And what if that snack just happened to be you? Gulp! He's getting closer and closer . . . and his tummy is rumbling really loudly. But all this monster actually wants is a sloppy monster-sized goodnight kiss!

About this title

Review:

..".an enjoyable goofy outing that will be widely enjoyed by kids and their monstrous, kissy grownups." --BCCB

"Vere deftly uses the interplay between image and text to add humor and reassure readers that there is nothing to fear." --Horn Book

"Vere carefully crafts suspense as the book progresses, amping up readers' excitement and anticipation before the slobbery (but not scary) finale." --Publishers Weekly

"Share this cartoonish, mock-horror tale with the not-so-sleepy at bedtime or rely upon it as a superb storytime choice where all can have fun participating in the hilarious sound effects." --Kirkus, starred

"With big, bold spreads and only two words ("Banana" and "Please"), Vere's (The Getaway) story about sharing packs impressive graphic force." --Publishers Weekly on Banana!

"A lively title to share in a toddler storytime." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books on Banana!

"A fun choice for sharing with a group." --School Library Journal on Banana!

"Minimalist text gains expression through varied punctuation and typeface, while speech balloons and other comic-book conventions (not to mention one spectacular simian tantrum) evoke a certain pigeon. Bold, expressive colors and exuberant lines characterize the artwork." --Kirkus Reviews on Banana!

About the Author:

Ed Vere studied fine art at Camberwell College of Art. He is the author and illustrator of Mr Big, The Getaway and Banana! He is also a painter, working from his studio in East London and represented by galleries in London and Los Angeles. Ed now lives and works in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0805095098
• ISBN 13: 9780805095098
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32