Even though she's a real monster, Patrick Edward loves his morn -- especially when she uses her powers to tame a trio of young bullies -- in this e...
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Jun 30, 2010
Heartbreakdiet06
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Love this book and think it is a children's classic. I agree it's too scary for a 2 year old but my 5 year old adores it and she's very sensitive to scary stuff. I DO think it's hilarious and warm and cozy and all those things the back cover claims. It's a crime this book is out of print. I've never found anything quite like it to tell about the love between parents and children. Yes, you can read it as a parable for mothers who are different for any number of reasons-- being single, or ha More...
Nov 11, 2008
Samantha
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Awesome illustrations!
Touching and Strange.
There are no notes in the book, but when I began reading it I immediately wondered if it had been written by someone who has been affected in some way by a bipolar disorder, manic depression, or some other up down and all around mental illness.
I don't think that the reviews on the back cover are very accurate. Words like "hilarious", "cozy", and "tender" (from three different blurbs) don't really seem to More...
Touching and Strange.
There are no notes in the book, but when I began reading it I immediately wondered if it had been written by someone who has been affected in some way by a bipolar disorder, manic depression, or some other up down and all around mental illness.
I don't think that the reviews on the back cover are very accurate. Words like "hilarious", "cozy", and "tender" (from three different blurbs) don't really seem to More...
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Feb 08, 2010
Sheri
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The third grade students I read this to didn't care for the story as much and the illustrations were not cute or endearing. But helped get across the description of monsters and different kinds. The child is taught by his mama to stand up to bullies and does.
Feb 21, 2009
Claire
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Glorious illustrations. Warm story of maternal love and what a wonderful support that is for a child and how it colors the child's interactions in the world. Kids love the surprising twists in this story as much as the adult who reads it to them.
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Aug 10, 2011
Katherine
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A really great book with creative illustrations. This book is great for teaching conflicts or teaching about how your family loves your regardless of who they are or who you are!
Jul 12, 2011
Betty
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A terrific book by a great author/illustrator team. Very touching book about mothers and children, about bullies and bravery and loyalty. Funny and lovely, this one endures.
Apr 02, 2009
Janice
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I don't know what to think of this book. I love the story, the illustrations are amazing, but I believe they are too scary for my two year old.
Aug 06, 2011
Kristina
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I don't normally comment on the picture books I read to my kids, but I absolutely LOVE the artwork in this book! The story is very cute too.
Feb 13, 2011
Dawn
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The story is cute, but the illustrations were the primary reason for the four star review. My three year-old can't get enough of this book.
Aug 28, 2010
Catherine
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I love this story & my son did too. With a bond so close to my son, this book was perfect. I identified with Monster Mama.... One of my favorites.
Jul 06, 2010
Amy
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Simply to best kids book I've ever read. Little Patrick's love for his mother is only second to his mother's love for him!
Dec 09, 2010
Patrick Edward has a monster for a mama. Together they use their happy monster ways to keep them out of trouble.
Apr 26, 2010
Karen
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The art is unique and the story is captivating. Great quotable dialogue from the protagonist.
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Feb 08, 2010
Michele
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One of my favorite illustrators. Beautiful, colorful, wild book about a mother and son's love.
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Nov 09, 2010
Mary
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Awesome. one of my favorite lasting memories of my mom and dad reading to me.
Oct 28, 2009
Jenny
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GREAT illustrations and an all-time family favorite
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Feb 08, 2007
Erika
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Unusual allegory for a kid’s picture book: a child’s relationship with an “impaired” parent. In this case an actual monster mama who doesn’t like to leave the cave in the back of the house. The boy in the story looks small for his age, but he’s independent, resourceful and resilient. Fun and fierce. A picture book w/ bright colors, drips and splatters. Not for very young or easily frightened kids. Could generate some interesting questions. My 4yo nephew requested this book over and over on his l
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Jul 11, 2008
Vsw
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This book is about a boy whose mom is a monster in the best possible sense. She's disheveled and interesting and passionately loves and protects her son.
I picked the book up when the cover caught my eye. All of the illustrations in the book are vivid watercolors with splashes and slashes of paint that fit the mood of the story. I also love that this book is quirky and doesn't have a hint of predictable "then his mother talked to the boys and they all became friends" to i
I picked the book up when the cover caught my eye. All of the illustrations in the book are vivid watercolors with splashes and slashes of paint that fit the mood of the story. I also love that this book is quirky and doesn't have a hint of predictable "then his mother talked to the boys and they all became friends" to i
Dec 17, 2007
Nicole
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This is one of the best picture books that I have ever read. Ever. It's one of the few picture books that honestly addresses what it's like to have a parent who isn't perfect. And maybe way less than perfect. I've given it to adults and read it with kids, and everyone likes it. I appreciate picture books with a bit of reality -- even if it's fantastical reality. The art is dark and messy and lovely.
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Dec 16, 2009
Mischa
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I will never stop reading or buying childrens books. Now that I have a Niece I have an "excuse", but it really just means I have to buy TWO :-) This book has amazing illustrations and the proclamation "Death to all Tyrants!"... really... couldn't be better!
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Apr 21, 2008
Meredith
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this is a picture book with some depth to it, the kind of book that sticks in your memory and ripens with age. it presents a whole view of mothering and the beautiful nurturing that real, imperfect mothers can provide for their children.
Dec 17, 2009
Teresa
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This was one of my favorite books to read to my son. It tells the story of a mother who is not perfect, but loves her child.
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