{"product_id":"quit-calling-me-a-monster-isbn-9780385389907","title":"Quit Calling Me a Monster!","description":"The talented creators of \u003ci\u003eI Will Chomp You!\u003c\/i\u003e brilliantly frame the struggle to buck stereotypes and learn empathy in this monster’s hilarious lament. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Floyd Peterson is so much more than shaggy purple fur and pointy monster teeth—\u003cbr\u003e why can’t people just see him for \u003ci\u003ehim\u003c\/i\u003e? Jory John and Bob Shea have struck gold in creating a knee-slapping, read-it-again story that will start a valuable discussion about how we treat others and how it feels to be seen as “different.”Floyd Peterson is sick and tired of being called a monster. “Just because I have horns. And wild eyes. And clompy feet. And long toenails. And crazy hair. And fangs. And a huge, toothy smile that glows in the dark.” That doesn’t mean that he’s a monster. Children really hurt his feelings when they scream and run when he is grocery shopping or simply trying to sleep under a bed. He thinks it’s time everyone learned some manners and called him by his real name, Floyd Peterson. Luckily, by the end of the text, Floyd has finally made himself heard while hiding in a closet. Shea’s signature illustrations with bold lines and vivid colors are a perfect match for the minimal text on each page. Pairing this book with Ed Emberley’s \u003ci\u003eGo Away, Big Green Monster \u003c\/i\u003eor Jon Stone’s \u003ci\u003eThe Monster at the End of This Book\u003c\/i\u003e will make a fun, interactive monster-themed storytime even more enjoyable. VERDICT A perfect choice for a rollicking read-aloud, library collections, and picture book fans everywhere.—\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, July 2016\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)  \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It’s not like I ever call you names, do I? I could easily be like, ‘Look at that little\u003cbr\u003emeat snack over there.’” A pear-shaped, purple-fur-covered, er, \u003ci\u003ecreature \u003c\/i\u003espeaks\u003cbr\u003edirectly to listeners. “I’m no monster! Just because I have horns. And wild eyes.\u003cbr\u003eAnd fangs…” He might howl, roar, and growl; he could be hiding under the bed\u003cbr\u003eor in the closet—but people shouldn’t be afraid of him. “It really hurts my feelings.”\u003cbr\u003eThis not-a-monster’s appearance and behavior belie his message; the cognitive\u003cbr\u003edissonance between text and pictures is what makes the book funny. Shea’s\u003cbr\u003ekinetic illustrations take full advantage of the silly premise and offer Floyd—that’s\u003cbr\u003ethe narrator’s name, by the way: Floyd Peterson—loads of character. Jittery lines\u003cbr\u003eand bold background colors make the pages pop with nervous energy as Floyd\u003cbr\u003edelivers his impassioned defense. He closes with an undeniable point that inadvertently\u003cbr\u003etakes the bite out of his argument: “Yep. I’m a monster with excellent\u003cbr\u003emanners! Um…I didn’t mean…I’m not a…um…” Oops. Pair this with John’s\u003cbr\u003eand Shea’s previous collaboration, \u003ci\u003eI Will Chomp You! \u003c\/i\u003e(rev. 7\/15), to keep those\u003cbr\u003elittle meat snacks on their toes. — \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine (6\/3\/16)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe creators of \u003ci\u003eI Will Chomp You \u003c\/i\u003e(2015) are back at it with a tale of another opinionated monster. Only this one would rather not be called a monster. It hurts his feelings. Sure, he has horns and wild eyes, and sure, he howls at the moon, hides under the bed, and growls in his sleep, but come on. He’s simply not a monster (in fact, his name is Floyd Peterson). How about this: if you don’t call him a monster, then he won’t call \u003ci\u003eyou \u003c\/i\u003e“that little meat snack over there.” Floyd, front and center on almost every page, is a fuzzy purple monster—sorry, \u003ci\u003ecreature\u003c\/i\u003e—whose yellow eyes and wide, fanged mouth give him expressions that range from comical to, occasionally, downright scary. In Shea’s signature style, Floyd is often the most detailed thing on the page, standing out against line-sketched, monochromatic backgrounds. The highly energetic text pairs well with the frenetic illustrations, and the read-aloud potential is through the roof. Just keep the name-calling to a minimum, OK? — \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (5\/31\/16)\u003c\/i\u003eJORY JOHN is an author, journalist, and educator living in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the creator and coauthor of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eAll My Friends Are Dead\u003c\/i\u003e. For ten years, Jory worked as a seasonal camp counselor at a performing-arts and circus camp, where he taught songwriting, guitar, juggling, and writing.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e BOB SHEA has over a dozen picture books to his credit, including the popular Dinosaur Vs. series, which he writes and illustrates, and the cult favorite \u003ci\u003eBig Plans\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Lane Smith. His characters and animations have appeared on Nick Jr., Playhouse Disney, and PBS Kids. Bob spends his days writing, drawing, and having “conversations” with NPR.","brand":"Random House Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300170027237,"sku":"NP9780385389907","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780385389907.jpg?v=1767735316","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/quit-calling-me-a-monster-isbn-9780385389907","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}