Category Archives: Picture Books about Friendly Monsters

The Kraken’s Rules for Making Friends by Brittany R. Jacobs

October 18, 2016 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy from the author. No other compensation was received.] The Kraken’s Rules for Making Friends is a playfully illustrated, gratifying, and thoughtful look at what it takes to make friends. Everyone needs friends — even legendary sea monsters. The Kraken may be terrifying, but really, he is just like the rest of us and wants friendship. It isn’t his fault that he’s a monster. He is who he is. But one day, Kraken starts to really […]

The Little Boy Who Lost His Name by David Cadji-Newby and Pedro Serapicos

May 20, 2016 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy from the publisher. No other compensation was received.] What happens when a BBC comedy writer (and novelist!) and an immensely creative and talented illustrator (and lots of friends) get together to revolutionize the personalized picture book genre? You get to have a fantastic time reading a sublimely illustrated wild adventure starring your child. (It really is amazing — even the copyright infringement warning is magical.) You can read the rest of my review, or just go to https://www.lostmy.name/en-US/books/lostmyname to see […]

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Monster Needs Your Vote by Paul Czajak and Illustrated by Wendy Grieb

April 26, 2016 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy from the publisher. No other compensation was received.] Told in an upbeat and swinging verse with bright and animated illustrations, Monster Needs Your Vote is an inspiring and fun picture book that shows readers that even though they’re not able to vote, there are plenty of things they can still do to make a difference. What has Monster been doing these days? Last we saw of him, he needed, and successfully received, a party. Now, […]

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Jimey the Woodpile Mouse by Elar Ericsson — Perfect Picture Book Friday

April 17, 2015 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy of this book from the publisher. No other compensation was received.] Jimey (rhymes with Eye Me!) the Woodpile Mouse is a beautiful, kind, and one of the most reassuring stories I’ve ever read. It is so well done that it stays with you long after you’ve read it, quietly reminding you not to worry because everything is going to be okay. My eldest son adores Jimey and we’ve read it a countless number of times. It […]

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Weldon Wexford & Murkle Monster by David Ezra Spinner and Illustrated by Peggy Collins

April 15, 2015 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy of this book from the author. No other compensation was received.] Weldon Wexford & Murkle Monster is a fun and magical picture book about the ups and downs, challenges and successes, of being a child wizard. After reading this story and getting to see what life as a wizard is really like, you’ll feel that you and your family have more in common with wizards than not, and you might find yourself grateful that your […]

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Monster Needs a Party by Paul Czajak and Illustrated by Wendy Grieb

April 7, 2015 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy of this book from the publisher. No other compensation was received.] It is Monster’s birthday! Whoo Hoo! Now it is time to celebrate, but when Boy calls up all of Monster’s friends — they are disappointed that no one can come. How sad! Fortunately, Boy has a great idea! Maybe they can’t have the birthday party that Monster imagines, but they can go to Pirate Land! Monster is understandably disappointed that he isn’t going to […]

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A Visit from Santa Clops and The Cave of Santa Clops by Gig Wailgum

December 18, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy of this book from the publisher. No other compensation was received.] Santa Clops is the gloriously subversive and refreshingly polite love child of Greek Mythology and The Night Before Christmas. Read, laugh, and get a weensy bit scared as you read A Visit from Santa Clops and The Cave of Santa Clops. In A Visit From Santa Clops learn about what happens when one father comes face to face with Santa Clops himself! Be prepared […]

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Oh, How We Love: The Monstore Written By Tara Lazar and Illustrated By James Burks

October 30, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

[Advertisement] For this post, I used Grammarly’s proofreading software because I wanted to see how it could improve my blog posts. ______________________________ The Monstore Written By Tara Lazar and Illustrated By James Burks You can also see if your local library has a copy at Worldcat.com Ages 4 – 7. (My three-year-old son loves this book and has it memorized.) Alladin. June 2013. 32 pages. ISBN: 978-1442420175. Fiction. At a Glance: Zach tries to keep his sister out of his room by purchasing monsters at […]

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