Book Description:
Little kids have big fears, which they often imagine to be scary creatures, like monsters. In the new picture book, Smarter Than a Monster, New York Times best-selling author Brandon Mull uses humor and a fantastical imagination to uncover the truth about monsters while guiding young readers to good habits that can last a lifetime.
Paired with whimsical monster illustrations, Mull s text explains how knowing Monster Facts can help kids outwit them. Want to avoid monsters? Fact: Monsters love dirt and grime, so when faced with two kids, the monster will choose the dirty one every time. And if toys and clothes are all over the floor, you may get ambushed by a mess-loving monster. Survival Tip: Take baths and keep your room clean.
Outsmarting a monster is easy when kids learn secret monster strategies, like why it s better to sleep in their own bed when they feel afraid. Fact: Monsters are clever predators who hide under parents beds where nobody ever thinks to check. Moreover, monsters leave kids alone when they are in their own beds.
There is, of course, a time when being with monsters can be perfectly safe: Halloween. Dressing up like a monster is a good form of camouflage. Monsters think Halloween is a big parade in their honor, so mix it up with the monsters and enjoy the day!
From playtime to bedtime, Brandon Mull will arm young readers with practical advice in this innovative and imaginative parenting tool that teaches common sense and positive and healthy habits.
Rorie's Review:
My older boys love all of the series by this author, so I thought it would be fun to try this book of his geared towards younger kids. It did not disappoint. As soon as I got it in the mail, my younger two confiscated it and spent the next few days reading and re-reading it. The monster story line is humorous and the illustrations are engaging. I even saw my older two reading it. My kids are almost out of the picture book phase, but I'm glad we got this one. I'm sure it will be read over and over again.
Tarah's Review:
As a parent I really appreciated this book, and what the author was trying to do with kids and monsters. My favorite page is where it talks about if you keep your room clean it is less likely to have monsters because there is no where for them to hide. He says, "Monsters love to hide in a messy room. If there are toys and clothes all over the floor, you are in a perfect position to be ambushed by a monster." Isn't that great? Love that as a parent.
The pictures are bright and colorful, and my kids thought the book was funny and clever. My littlest enjoyed picking our her favorite monster and making everyone guess which one it was. I'm even thinking about using this in Storytime.
About the Author:
Brandon Mull is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Fablehaven, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms series. A kinetic thinker, Brandon enjoys bouncy balls, squeezable stress toys, and popping bubble wrap. He lives in Utah in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his four children and a dog named Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Brandon loves meeting his readers and hearing about their experiences with his books.
www.brandonmull.com Follow the author on Instagram @writerbrandon and Facebook @authorbrandonmull
About the Illustrator:
Mike Walton has been a professional illustrator for more than twenty years. He earned his B.A. in Illustration from art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. He’s worked in animation, comic books, web comics, trading cards, and all manner of media throughout his career. Smarter Than a Monster is his debut children’s book. He currently resides in Southern California and considers himself a nerd who loves visiting Disneyland attending the San Diego Comic Con.
Title: Smarter Than a Monster Author: Brandon Mull
Illustrator: Mike Walton
Publisher: Shadow Mountain Published: October 2019 ISBN: 1629726109 Source: We received copies from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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