FICTION

Mrs. Mo's Monster

by Paul BEAVIS
illus. by Paul Beavis. 40p. ebook available. Gecko Pr. Oct. 2014. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781927271001.
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PreS-K—Monsters don't have good manners. Especially the one who unexpectedly visits Mrs. Mo one day. All this hairy blue creature knows how to do is "crunch, munch, and chew. (That's what monsters do.)" Although intrigued by the activities Mrs. Mo tries to engage him in, the monster can't break from his normal behaviors. Finally, with patience and persistence (and some frustration), she convinces him to help her get ready for a very special surprise. It is amazing what a monster can really do! Beavis's debut picture book has a short and catchy text, with a good balance of repetition. The illustrations are bright, exciting, and funny, depicting Mrs. Mo refusing to give up on her newest addition, and children will appreciate the clever twist at the end. Ideal for hesitant and avid readers alike.—Megan Egbert, Meridian Library District, ID
A rude and destructive monster knows only crunching, munching, and chewing ("that's what monsters do") until Mrs. Mo gets him to learn him something new: how to bake birthday cake. Graphically dynamic fonts; energetic illustrations, limited in palette and with creative perspectives; and a humorously surprising resolution express Monster's personal growth and convey the simple lesson in manners.
Reviewed by Megan Egbert , Oct 01, 2014

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