When a Monster Is Born - Hardcover

Taylor, Sean; Sharratt, Nick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1596432543 ISBN 13: 9781596432543

Publisher: Roaring Brook, 2007

Synopsis

Each episode in a comical story presents a choice between two absurd alternatives followed by an equally absurd--and frequently unexpected--outcome, such as becoming the scary monster under someone's bed or playing on the school basketball team. 40,000 first printing.

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Review:

"Fittingly, this book's large size, dramatic black backgrounds, and bold colors leap off the page at readers, just like a monster jumping out of a closet. . . . With its zany humor, skillful timing of page turns, and over-the-top story line, this is an engaging tale that children will respond to and request again and again."--"School Library Journal"
"More slapstick than scary, this monster picture book, the author's debut, is a deliciously silly, circular tale. . . . Bright, funny, and interactive, this is just the thing for a sugared-up, restless story-hour crowd."--"Booklist"
"In the fine tradition of Laura Numeroff's "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" (1985) and Remy Charlip's "Fortunately" (1980) comes this British import sure to have little monsters everywhere asking to hear it again. . . . Sharratt's heavy-lined cartoon illustrations are a perfect match for Taylor's debut. Multiple typefaces will aid even the clumsiest readers in making this a storytime staple."--"Kirkus Reviews" "The hilarious possibilities in the predictable structure and the bright mixed-media illustrations against alternating black and white backgrounds make this a great choice for storytime."--"The Horn Book"

"Fittingly, this book's large size, dramatic black backgrounds, and bold colors leap off the page at readers, just like a monster jumping out of a closet. . . . With its zany humor, skillful timing of page turns, and over-the-top story line, this is an engaging tale that children will respond to and request again and again."--"School Library Journal"
"More slapstick than scary, this monster picture book, the author's debut, is a deliciously silly, circular tale. . . . Bright, funny, and interactive, this is just the thing for a sugared-up, restless story-hour crowd."--"Booklist"
"In the fine tradition of Laura Numeroff's "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" (1985) and Remy Charlip's "Fortunately" (1980) comes this British import sure to have little monsters everywhere asking to hear it again. . . . Sharratt's heavy-lined cartoon illustrations are a perfect match for Taylor's debut. Multiple typefaces will aid even the clumsiest readers in making this a storytime staple."--"Kirkus Reviews" "The hilarious possibilities in the predictable structure and the bright mixed-media illustrations against alternating black and white backgrounds make this a great choice for storytime."--"The Horn Book"

Fittingly, this book's large size, dramatic black backgrounds, and bold colors leap off the page at readers, just like a monster jumping out of a closet. . . . With its zany humor, skillful timing of page turns, and over-the-top story line, this is an engaging tale that children will respond to and request again and again. "School Library Journal"

More slapstick than scary, this monster picture book, the author's debut, is a deliciously silly, circular tale. . . . Bright, funny, and interactive, this is just the thing for a sugared-up, restless story-hour crowd. "Booklist"

In the fine tradition of Laura Numeroff's "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" (1985) and Remy Charlip's "Fortunately" (1980) comes this British import sure to have little monsters everywhere asking to hear it again. . . . Sharratt's heavy-lined cartoon illustrations are a perfect match for Taylor's debut. Multiple typefaces will aid even the clumsiest readers in making this a storytime staple. "Kirkus Reviews"

The hilarious possibilities in the predictable structure and the bright mixed-media illustrations against alternating black and white backgrounds make this a great choice for storytime. "The Horn Book""

"Fittingly, this book's large size, dramatic black backgrounds, and bold colors leap off the page at readers, just like a monster jumping out of a closet. . . . With its zany humor, skillful timing of page turns, and over-the-top story line, this is an engaging tale that children will respond to and request again and again." --School Library Journal

"More slapstick than scary, this monster picture book, the author's debut, is a deliciously silly, circular tale. . . . Bright, funny, and interactive, this is just the thing for a sugared-up, restless story-hour crowd." --Booklist

"In the fine tradition of Laura Numeroff's If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (1985) and Remy Charlip's Fortunately (1980) comes this British import sure to have little monsters everywhere asking to hear it again. . . . Sharratt's heavy-lined cartoon illustrations are a perfect match for Taylor's debut. Multiple typefaces will aid even the clumsiest readers in making this a storytime staple." --Kirkus Reviews

"The hilarious possibilities in the predictable structure and the bright mixed-media illustrations against alternating black and white backgrounds make this a great choice for storytime." --The Horn Book

Book Description:

When a monster is born, almost anything can happen . . .

About this edition

• Publisher: Roaring Brook
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1596432543
• ISBN 13: 9781596432543
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32