The Monsters' Monster by Patrick Mcdonnell

The Monsters' Monster by Patrick Mcdonnell

A cheeky monster story with a Zen-themed twist about appreciating the small joys that life has to offer, from Caldecott Honor winner Patrick McDonnell.

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 readMake 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 is the author and illustrator of the Caldecott Honor book Me . . . Jane, winner of the 2012 Charlotte Zolotow Award and a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book. He is also the creator of the beloved internationally syndicated comic strip Mutts, which features the characters that star in five of his previous picture books, The Gift of Nothing, Hug Time, Just Like Heaven, Wag!, and South. He has also written and illustrated the award-winning picture book Art.

Patrick is a member of 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.

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ISBN 13	9780316045476
ISBN 10	0316045470
Title	The Monsters' Monster
Author	Patrick Mcdonnell
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Little, Brown & Company
Year published	2012-09-06
Number of pages	48
Prizes	Short-listed for Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2014
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.