The Monsters' Monster
$45.80
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
9 October 2012
Summary
Once upon a time, there were three little rascals who thought they were the BIGGEST, BADDEST monsters around. But when they decide to build a huge monster of their own, he isn‘t exactly what the creatures were expecting. He’s "happy." He "giggles."""He‘s just grateful to be "alive." And he has a lesson for his grouchy creators that only takes two little words. In this playful tale from bestselling picture book author Patrick McDonnell, a very BIG monster shows three very BAD little monsters the power of boundless gratitude.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316045476 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316045470 |
| Author: | Patrick McDonnell |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 9 October 2012 |
| Weight: | 476g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 224mm x 282mm |
| Series: | Little, Brown and Company |
| Audience Age: | 4-7 |
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Critics Review
- “Thisremarkable picture book is one of the few that speaks, in a meaningful way, toall ages.”
A New York Times Bestseller
An Indiebound Bestseller
A National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Silver Winner
A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2012
“The story charms, but it is the overall thoughtful design that makes this a frightfully amazing book to read. Make time to share with young monsters everywhere.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“McDonnell’s greatest strength is to explore with tenderness the finest instincts humans show…. Another winner.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review
“This delightful title will provide a new option for ‘not so scary’ monster storytimes.” - School Library Journal, starred review
McDonnell arranges the tale so that it blooms like a dawning day…. Relax, little monsters, and enjoy the day. - Booklist
Simple yet inspired. - New York Times Book Review
Succinct and snappy. - The Bulletin
Patrick McDonnell
Patrick McDonnell is the creator of the beloved internationally syndicated comic strip MUTTS, which features the characters that star in five of his children’s picture books: Wag!, The Gift of Nothing, Just Like Heaven, South, and Hug Time. He is also the creator ofMe … Jane, a Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times bestselling picture book biography of Dr. Jane Goodall, and has written and illustrated the award-winning picture book Art.
Patrick sits on the board of directors of the Humane Society of the United States. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Karen; their two formerly feral cats, MeeMow and Not Ootie; and their adopted terrier, Amelie. Patrick’s website is
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