The Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters
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The Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters by Dan Richards
Some monsters are actually scared of kids. But others are not--and the problem with not being scared of kids is nearly insurmountable. How is a monster to become friends with a kid when being helpful is hazardous, sharing is startling, and claws mixed with crafts are a calamity? Good thing these monsters will not give up, and in the end, their tenacity and generosity prevail. Featuring an understated text and a cast of friendly monsters, this is a funny tale about facing fears and making friends.
"Plenty of Halloween stories deal with fear, but debut author Richards suggests that bravery has its own pitfalls. . Neubecker's pen-and-ink cartoons draw a good amount of fun out of the relationship between the put-upon narrator and the wide-eyed, well-meaning beasties." —Publishers Weekly
"Intrepid monster lovers will delight in reading again and again this lift of irksome consequences of being friendly with these creatures. The watercolor and pen cartoons do not miss a mark . . . The nighttime flash-lit illustrations are superb, as are the dynamic layouts. . . Recommend this one to mischievous types of all shapes and sizes . . ." —School Library Journal
"The problem with not being scared of monsters, our young narrator finds, is that monsters become entirely too comfortable with you, and those monsters can be some pesky pals. . . The simple and spare text renders the challenges of monstrous pals understandable. . . Tentacled and fanged monsters made silly with glibness reminiscent of Dr. Seuss' There's a Wocket in My Pocket will leave kids smiling after a monster-themed storytime." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Book
"Intrepid monster lovers will delight in reading again and again this lift of irksome consequences of being friendly with these creatures. The watercolor and pen cartoons do not miss a mark . . . The nighttime flash-lit illustrations are superb, as are the dynamic layouts. . . Recommend this one to mischievous types of all shapes and sizes . . ." —School Library Journal
"The problem with not being scared of monsters, our young narrator finds, is that monsters become entirely too comfortable with you, and those monsters can be some pesky pals. . . The simple and spare text renders the challenges of monstrous pals understandable. . . Tentacled and fanged monsters made silly with glibness reminiscent of Dr. Seuss' There's a Wocket in My Pocket will leave kids smiling after a monster-themed storytime." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Book
Dan Richards grew raised in a small town where he ate meat, avoided vegetables, and watched the yearly Irrigation Festival parade. He earned his bachelor's degree in writing for children from the University of Washington, where he created his first picture book, The Trouble with NOT Being Afraid of Monsters. Dan's debut novel is Stu Really. He lives in Bothell, Washington, with his family. DanRichardsBooks.com has more information about him.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781620910245 |
| ISBN 10 | 1620910241 |
| Title | The Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters |
| Author | Dan Richards |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Astra Publishing House |
| Year published | 2014-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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