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Nov 25, 2009
Bren
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A kiddie-friendly version of Fantagraphic's Beasts! comes smashing forth under the title of The MonsterOlogist: A Memoir in Rhyme. Adam McCailey's illustrations (and, presumably, book design) make the title so enticing as to draw one's absolute attention to every detail, including the index page. Author Bobbi Katz's rhymes (though unfortunately stilted, forced, and often awkward) create a spiky, nuanced environment which visually mesh with the corresponding artwork. Even the pages differ in t
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Aug 31, 2009
Destinee
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What a cool freaking book. The endpapers alone (an array of vintage-looking monster stamps) sent a thrill up my spine. From the illustrator of the Time Warp Trio series and prolific poet Bobbi Katz, comes this book of poetry about monsters written from the perspective of a moster expert (or monsterologist). You have the usual fare here: ogres, trolls, dracula, etc. But you also get a bunch of creative creatures thrown in, too: the Compu-monster, the Verbivore, and the Surfing Sock-Eater.
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Feb 09, 2012
I bought this book based on a mention on Poetry Friday and it has been a huge hit with my two monsters (boys, 7 & 11). The rhymes are a joy to read aloud -- the language is simultaneously funny and sophisticated:
"Scientific discipline insists I should stay leery
and not assume the truth is found
when what in truth is theory."
What really makes the book though, is the complexity and variety of the illustrations: the fold-out letters, the maps, the visual humor More...
"Scientific discipline insists I should stay leery
and not assume the truth is found
when what in truth is theory."
What really makes the book though, is the complexity and variety of the illustrations: the fold-out letters, the maps, the visual humor More...
Feb 26, 2010
Mary Ann
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“If monsters are what interest you,/ the how and why of what they do,/ I know the facts: What’s false, what’s true,/ since I’m a monsterologist.” Katz and McCauley explore the world of monsters ranging from the real (a computer virus) to the imaginary (zombies, vampires) to the mythical (Medusa) to those in-between (ghosts, the yeti, the Loch Ness monster) that may or may not be real. The design, layout and illustrations are fresh and engaging, and will draw many readers into browse. The playf
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Apr 06, 2011
Tiffany
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I LOVED this poetry book. I mean, a monsterologist poetry book? Genius. My studnets are going to fight over this and then devour it.
Beyond the brilliant concept and great poems, the illustrations and designs are amazing. I am just all around thrilled with this awesome discovery at Half Price Books.
Love. Love. Love.
Beyond the brilliant concept and great poems, the illustrations and designs are amazing. I am just all around thrilled with this awesome discovery at Half Price Books.
Love. Love. Love.
Apr 07, 2010
Catherine
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This book is physically gorgeous, and lots of fun to read. The pictures had lots of mixed media, which is so hot these days for a reason - it's lots of eye candy! I was pleasantly surprised by how fun and diverse the poems were. This would be lots of fun to share with kids in April for some really fun and funny poetry.
Nov 02, 2009
Will
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For several years my friend Bobbi Katz has been winning our heats at poetry salons by reading her "Monsterologist" poems. Now they appear in
wonderfully appealing book. And I appear as a PhD in zombie studies. So I give this book five stars out of self-interest. Bobbi more than deserves it. Her charm and wit are terrific.
wonderfully appealing book. And I appear as a PhD in zombie studies. So I give this book five stars out of self-interest. Bobbi more than deserves it. Her charm and wit are terrific.
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Jan 31, 2012
Jessica
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I loved that it rhymed and had a scrapbook quality to it. I do wish there would've been "more" pictures. The style of the set-up is great, I'm just a really visual person and would love to have see more details of the monsters. It does a great job of covering the most popular ones though!
Jan 10, 2010
Tracylea
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This book is a visual and literary treat for anyone who loves monsters! I picked it up for myself and am delighted to find my four year old daughter asking me to read it to her every evening. Each page is a treat and I hope to discover more books like this.
Nov 06, 2009
Kelly
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I reviewed it at my blog and really enjoyed it. Long review short? This book is the complete package - engaging poems, terrific art, and superior book design. Bravo, all 'round!
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