Even Monsters...

An exciting new picture book―perfect for the little monster in your life!Everybody knows monsters can be...well, MONSTERS. But did you know sometimes even monsters get scared? They can be sad, they can be kind, they can miss their mommies. Sometimes, they're just plain silly. And even monsters need to brush their teeth!A funny and family-friendly picture book by innovative author/illustrator A. J. Smith, who combines traditional storytelling with exciting interactive digital components.

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1—"Everybody knows monsters SNARL! But did you know…Even snarling monsters ride the bus to school. They learn their ABC's and draw in art class." Readers quickly find out that monsters are just like them. The true winner of this book is the amazing art. Every spread seems to have hidden jokes and amusing details. The monster chooses "Swamp Munch Cereal" ("free bugs inside") and "Mantis Milk" for breakfast, and he wears "Fur of the Loom" underwear. These additions will make the book a favorite in both storytimes and one-on-one readings. Pair it with Mo Willems's Leonardo, the Terrible Monster (Hyperion, 2005) for a laughter-filled beastie storytime.—Brooke Rasche, La Crosse Public Library, WI

School Library Journal

" The true winner of this book is the amazing art. Every spread seems to have hidden jokes and amusing details...These additions will make the book a favorite in both storv times and one on-one readings."

Good Reads with Ronna

"EVEN MONSTERS is ADORABLE and something both my kids would have loved when they were younger. There’s something to discover on every page meaning kids will want to go back again and again to see if they can find something new"

Night Owl Reviews

" In this adorably illustrated children’s book... the author wrote this story to take the fear away from children that monsters are more like them than they realize. I wish I had this story to read when I was a child. Well done!"

Bumbles and Fairy Tales

"Such a sweet book to share with the little monster... I mean... the child in your life!"

Bookworm Sez

" AJ Smith speaks to the hearts of the littlest readers...if you’re the adult reading this book aloud, Smith didn’t forget you: nearly each page has details that will make you smile, too, and lots of grown-ups-will-notice jokes."

About the Author

Illustrator/author AJ Smith specializes in silly stories and funny drawings. He’s illustrated eleven books for children. Previously, AJ worked as an animator/designer in NYC on fun shows like Courage the Cowardly Dog and Sheep in the Big City. AJ lives in Newburyport, MA. Visit him at www.evenmonsters.com.

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