Reviews
"With author Amanda Noll's charmingly crafted and original story wonderfully supported by the truly impressive artwork of Howard McWilliam, Hey, That's MY Monster! is an irresistible monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers." -Children's Bookwatch, "There's just the right amount of shiver to hook five year olds right in. We read it fifty seven many times, with 'Again!' following every reading. I am always interested when books strike just the right note with the Littles and this one does." --Kathleen Wright, kidpeopleclassroom.com, "The . . . monsters in McWilliam's toy-strewn bedroom scenes are show stealers, whether exuding pools of pink slime or rearing up in glowering, warty menace in vain efforts to get Emma into bed." -- Kirkus Reviews, "This story is a unique twist on the whole idea of monsters under the bed . . . . Hey, That's my Monster! is sure to bring 'giggles and shivers' to young ones and help make bed time a fun time." --Christa McGrath, edwardsbookclub.com, "With author Amanda Noll's charmingly crafted and original story wonderfully supported by the truly impressive artwork of Howard McWilliam, Hey, That's MY Monster! is an irresistible monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers." -- Children's Bookwatch, "Emma is cut from the same cloth as Boo from Monsters Inc. --she's tickled, not terrified, by the visiting monsters--and McWilliam's cinematic artwork embraces the comedy of the situation as Emma puts bracelets on the snakelike tail of one monster and jumps rope with the tentacles of another." -- Publishers Weekly, Quotes and awards for the first I Need My Monster book: "Dramatic in perspective, McWilliam's exaggerated, digitally colored art renders the monsters in a spectrum of neon hues and outlandish shapes. The collaborators ably balance some bedtime chills with humor, and Ethan's enthusiasm for his monster should prove infectious." -Publishers Weekly "A fun nighttime read for those who enjoy a bit of shiver as they are tucked in to bed . . . a great read-aloud for a slightly older audience at a night-themed story hour." -School Library Journal "Noll turns the tables on monster fears by introducing readers to Ethan, a little boy who can't fall asleep without the ragged breathing and claw-scratching of his favorite monster, Gabe." -Booklist "A clever anxiety-defuser and an unusually well done double-debut." -Kirkus Reviews "A perfect read-aloud for squirmy youngsters, especially boys . . . exquisitely creepy, perfect for. . . all monster-lovers." -The Sacramento Bee "A must read for any discerning monster lover. A perfect bedtime companion. I'm keeping one copy on the nightstand, and one under the bed!" -Edward Hemingway, author, Bump in the Night "A really fun spin on bedtime anxiety and being afraid of being in your bed alone . . . Stunningly gorgeous." -Just One More Book podcast "A super title with excellent illustrations and a fun read!" -Alisha Baber, Lane Education Service District "Between the simple hilarity of the story itself and the amazing, gorgeous illustrations, I Need My Monster is a brilliant piece of picture book work." -A Patchwork of Books "The same kids who loved Neil Gaiman's The Wolves in the Walls are sure to appreciate I Need My Monster too. Highly recommended." -Monster Librarian.com "[Librarians and teachers,] be sure to put the book jacket out where students can touch and shiver with delight." -Practically Paradise blog , School Library Journal Scholastic Book Club Selection Winner of 6 state awards: Alabama Camellia Award (2010-2011), Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award (2011), California Young Readers Medal (2011-12), Georgia Picture Storybook Award (2011-12), Nevada Young Reader Award (2011-12), Virginia Reader's Choice Primary Award (2012-13) Included on 5 other state award lists: Mississippi Magnolia Children's Choice Award list (2012-13), Nebraska Golden Sower Award list (2011-12), South Dakota Prairie Bud Award list (2011-12), Washington Children's Choice Book Award list (2010-2011), Wyoming Buckaroo Award list (2011-12) Additionally, these regional awards lists: Connecticut Charter Oak Children's Book Award list (2011-12), Iowa Regional Goldfinch Award Winner (2009-10) Storytelling World Award Honor Book 2010 Translated into 7 languages., " Hey, That's My Monster! , from Amanda Noll, is a quirky bedtime story with plenty of good humor, thrills, and sibling exasperation. Bold and colorful, the illustrations by Howard McWilliam are reminiscent of Monsters, Inc. , with their large, expressive eyes, gleeful movement, and hideously charming monsters." --Pallas Gates McCorquodale, Foreword Reviews, "With author Amanda Noll's charmingly crafted and original story wonderfully supported by the truly impressive artwork of Howard McWilliam, Hey, That's MY Monster! is an irresistible monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers." --Children's Bookwatch, "Charmingly crafted and original story wonderfully supported by . . . truly impressive artwork . . . . Unreservedly recommended for children ages 5 to 7, Hey, That's MY Monster! will prove to be an enduringly popular addition for family, elementary school, and community library picture book collections." -- Midwest Book Review, "The . . . monsters in McWilliam's toy-strewn bedroom scenes are show stealers, whether exuding pools of pink slime or rearing up in glowering, warty menace in vain efforts to get Emma into bed." -Kirkus Reviews, "Delightful pencil and digital illustrations are the highlight of this sequel to I Need My Monster ." --Teresa Bateman, pscreviews.org, "[It] is a wonderfully creative and entirely fun book that children and adults will love to read. Illustrations by Howard McWilliam are an absolute treasure and further enhance this whimsical children's picture book." -clcreviews.blogspot.com, "[It] is a wonderfully creative and entirely fun book that children and adults will love to read. Illustrations by Howard McWilliam are an absolute treasure and further enhance this whimsical children's picture book." --clcreviews.blogspot.com, "With author Amanda Noll's charmingly crafted and original story wonderfully supported by the truly impressive artwork of Howard McWilliam, Hey, That's MY Monster! is an irresistible monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers." --Children's Bookwatch, "This is a charming tale children will love. The bright, vivid illustrations bring a movie like quality to the pages and really bring the text to life. Young readers and adults alike will be looking for the next monster in this unique collection." --Lisette Baez, Children's Literature, "This story is a unique twist on the whole idea of monsters under the bed . . . . Hey, That's my Monster! is sure to bring 'giggles and shivers' to young ones and help make bed time a fun time." -Christa McGrath, edwardsbookclub.com, "The . . . monsters in McWilliam's toy-strewn bedroom scenes are show stealers, whether exuding pools of pink slime or rearing up in glowering, warty menace in vain efforts to get Emma into bed." --Kirkus Reviews