How I Met My Monster by Amanda Noll (English) Hardcover Book

Description: How I Met My Monster by Amanda Noll, Howard McWilliam Five quirky little creatures vie to become Ethans monster, charged with getting him into bed and keeping him there so that he falls asleep. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One night, when Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he finds this note instead: "Monsters! Meet here for final test." Ethan is sure his parents are trying to trick him into staying under the covers, until he sees five colorful sets of eyes blinking at him from beneath the bed. Soon, a colorful parade of quirky, squeaky little monsters compete to become Ethans monster. But only the little green monster, Gabe, has the perfect blend of stomach-rumbling and snorting needed to get Ethan into bed and keep him there so he falls asleep-which as everyone knows, is the real reason for monsters under beds. With its perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this silly-spooky prequel to the award-winning I Need My Monster and Hey, Thats MY Monster! will keep young readers entertained. Author Biography Amanda Nollis the author of the award-winning I Need My Monster and Hey, Thats MY Monster. She teaches full-time and lives in Spanaway, Washington. Howard McWilliam is the award-winning illustrator of I Need My Monster, Hey Thats MY Monster!, When a Dragon Moves In, and many other childrens books. He is the cover artist of The Week (US andUK), and he lives in Cheltenham, England. Review "Frightful and delightful: a comforting (to some, anyway) reminder that no one sleeps alone." -- Kirkus Reviews"This prequel to Nolls I Need My Monster (2009) is reminiscent of the Pixar film Monsters, Inc., in which professional monsters visit bedrooms to scare young children. When little Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he discovers five pairs of huge eyes staring back at him. A number of potential monsters have come to compete for the role of scaring him into staying in bed all night. Having blown their cover, the monsters emerge and take turns auditioning to see who can scare Ethan the most. The monsters are quite small, though, and he isnt easy to scare; in fact, Ethan is delighted by the monsters amusing antics. McWilliams illustrations, done in pencil and digital acrylic paint, are bright and wonderfully lifelikeso much so that even the goofy-looking monsters may be a bit too much for the youngest readers. For those children who are ready for a little scare, though, this is a clever, fun romp." -- Connie Fletcher, Booklist Online"Monster fans are going to enjoy every page and maybe learn a little more about monsters along the way. Ethan is looking for a toy and runs across a strange letter. Soon, five pairs of eyes are staring back at him from underneath his bed. These are monstersfurry, cute, long-tailed, and sweet. But these monsters are there for a reason. They need to learn the rules when it comes to kids and bedtimes. One of the monsters is sure to be perfect for Ethan, but it will take a bit of testing to find out which one it will be. This reminded me a bit of Monsters Inc. but with a sweeter vibe. Ethan finds having monsters under his bed and in his room a little surprising, but he takes it all in stride and enjoys the fun. The monster rules seem sensible, but lead to funny situations and make it clear that finding the perfect monster-kid match isnt always easy. The monsters each bring their own personality and charm, and when Ethan and his monster are finally paired, its simply heart-warming. Even if it might mean a little bit of a scare along the way. The illustrations are super fun to gaze through. Each monster is portrayed uniquely and holds enough emotions to make them easy to like/love. There are little details to bring the pictures to life as they follow the tale and help the humor and friendship grow more vivid with each page. Its simply a cute story young listeners are sure to enjoy." -- Tonja Drecker, Bookworm for Kids"Author Noll certainly provides the impetus for getting kids to hop in bed and stay there, but the droll, big-eyed Ethan and the pseudo-dreadful monsters under the bed done up believably by artist Howard McWilliam in pencil and acrylic make this series prime monster fodder for Halloween, -- not to mention anytime bedtime stories for kids who need a reason to keep their feet in bed, well out of the way of whats under there." -- Books for Kids"My toddler doesnt know if she wants to wear pants today, but she definitely wants "more monster." The new board book Are You My Monster? , by Spanaway author, teacher and mother of four Amanda Noll, is a big hit in our house with the under-2 crowd. The story follows a little boy named Ethan as he compares a drawing of his monster to a series of spectacular real-life monsters. Are their teeth big or small? Do the colors match? Is the tail long or short? Illustrated by Howard McWilliam, a childrens book artist who doubles as the cover artist of the magazine The Week, the fantastic monsters inspire even the most timid of readers to invent characters and read aloud in silly voices. My little one was equally smitten with McWilliams board book I Love My Dragon , which follows a boy and his giant dragon as they go to the beach, swim in the pool, and eat snacks (the toddler version of gym, tan, laundry). For older kids, How I Met My Monster is the forthcoming prequel to I Need My Monster . The story follows Ethan as goofy monsters emerge from under the bed and compete to become his official monster by scaring him into staying in bed. Their attempts, more funny than frightening, will have readers ages 4-8 giggling themselves into peaceful slumber." -- Sydney Parker, Seattles Child"This series, and the latest addition, are the perfect choices for kids who like something just a little scary but not too scary. Fun for Halloween or any time of the year." -- Jennifer Wharton, Jean Little Library"I love the action in each page and how Noll and McWilliam vary the layouts to keep attention going... I appreciate how Noll has used a lot of the same verbage and imagery throughout the books... As with the other books in the series, McWilliams illustrations are absolutely delightful...One of the most important things to know about the books in this series is that they are amazing read alouds!...Though this one doesnt release till after Halloween and the whole series is great for year-round enjoyment, October is the perfect time to crack these open and get in the Halloween-y mood!" -- Mary Costello, Childrens Lit Love"It isnt uncommon for children to be afraid that monsters are hiding under their beds or in their closets. However, the monsters have met their match with the cute boy in this weeks picture book for children... This picture book might be a great gift for a child you knowwho doesnt like to stay in bed, perhaps?" -- Diane Prather, Craig Daily Press Long Description One night, when Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he finds this note instead: "Monsters! Meet here for final test." Ethan is sure his parents are trying to trick him into staying under the covers, until he sees five colorful sets of eyes blinking at him from beneath the bed. Soon, a colorful parade of quirky, squeaky little monsters compete to become Ethans monster. But only the little green monster, Gabe, has the perfect blend of stomach-rumbling and snorting needed to get Ethan into bed and keep him there so he falls asleep-which as everyone knows, is the real reason for monsters under beds. With its perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this silly-spooky prequel to the award-winning I Need My Monster and Hey, Thats MY Monster! will keep young readers entertained. Review Quote "This series, and the latest addition, are the perfect choices for kids who like something just a little scary but not too scary. Fun for Halloween or any time of the year." --Jennifer Wharton, Jean Little Library Details ISBN194727709X Author Howard McWilliam Pages 32 Publisher Flashlight Press ISBN-10 194727709X ISBN-13 9781947277090 Format Hardcover Illustrator Howard McWilliam Imprint Flashlight Press Place of Publication Brooklyn Country of Publication United States DEWEY E Language English Series I Need My Monster NZ Release Date 2019-11-01 US Release Date 2019-11-01 Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-11-01 UK Release Date 2019-11-01 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2020-01-08 Audience Age 5 Edition Description First Edition, First edition Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126079881;

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