I Need My Monster Explained

I Need My Monster
Author:Amanda Noll
Illustrator:Howard McWilliam
Country:United States of America
Language:English
Genre:Picture book
Publisher:Flashlight Press
Pub Date:2009
Media Type:Print
Isbn:0979974623
Oclc:828197787
Followed By:Hey, That's MY Monster!

I Need My Monster is a picture book written by Amanda Noll, illustrated by Howard McWilliam, and published by Flashlight Press. Since its publication in 2009, I Need My Monster has been translated into Korean, German, Hebrew, Ukrainian, and Chinese. Scholastic Book Club has published a paperback edition.[1] [2]

In 2013, Pony Tale produced an interactive I Need My Monster app.[3] [4]

In 2014, Storyline Online (the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's award-winning children's literacy website) filmed Rita Moreno of West Side Story fame reading I Need My Monster.

Synopsis

Ethan is used to sleeping with his favorite monster under his bed. One night, checking under the bed, he finds a note instead:

"Gone fishing. Back in a week. –Gabe"

Ethan finds other monsters who appear under the bed, but none are just like the one that helps him sleep. He wants his own monster back.[5]

Sequel

A sequel, Hey, That's MY Monster!, was published in 2010. In this book, Ethan tries to find a monster scary enough to keep his little sister in bed until she falls asleep.

In 2017, Storyline Online (the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's award-winning children's literacy website) filmed Lily Tomlin reading Hey, That's MY Monster!

In 2019, Flashlight Press published a board book companion for babies and toddlers, "This board book for 0-3 year old listeners, presents the little monster-loving boy from I Need My Monster and Hey, That's MY Monster!, as he tries to find the monster that matches his drawing. He describes his monster (green, long tail, pointy nails, big teeth), and then looks for these features in an assortment of amusing monsters until he finds the perfect match, which turns out to be his beloved stuffed monster toy."

A prequel to I Need My Monster, titled How I Met My Monster, was released on November 1, 2019.

Awards and honors

I Need My Monster is the winner of five state awards:

In addition, I Need My Monster was listed on the following national award lists:

Critical reception

I Need My Monster has generally received positive reviews from critics.[18] [19] [20] [21] [22] Booklist stated, "The entire effort strikes a nice balance between creepy and comforting, but especially endearing is Gabe's early return home..."[23] "Kirkus Reviews[24] called it "an unusually well-done debut."

Artwork from I Need My Monster was showcased in "Sendak & Co.: Children's Book Illustrations Since Where the Wild Things Are," an exhibit at the Appleton Museum of Art.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll . Scholastic.com . 2013-02-20.
  2. http://www.judaism.com/eifo-hamifletzet-sheli/dp/JDAHB/ "Eifo Hamifletzet Sheli?"
  3. http://www.topeducationalapps.com/2012/12/i-need-my-monster-an-exciting-way-to-start-the-new-year/ "I Need My Monster - An Exciting Way to start the New Year!"
  4. Bircher, Katie. "I Need My Monster book app review". The Horn Book, February 2013.
  5. Web site: "Teacher-Selected Books by Grade Level: I Need My Monster" Reading to Kids . Readingtokids.org . 2012-02-26 . 2014-01-18.
  6. Web site: Alabama Camellia Award (2010-11) . 2013-02-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304073751/http://alex.state.al.us/librarymedia/Camellia%20Award%202010-2011%20Booklist.pdf . 2016-03-04 . dead .
  7. Web site: Previous Winners - Grand Canyon Reader Awards . Grandcanyonreaderaward.org . 2013-02-20.
  8. Web site: CYRM Nominees 2011-2012 . 2013-02-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120323163734/http://www.californiayoungreadermedal.org/cyrmNominees2011.pdf . 2012-03-23 . dead .
  9. http://gcbac.com/pdfs/2012PreviousPictureStorybookAwardWinnersK-4.pdf
  10. Web site: Nevada Library Association . Nevadalibraries.org . 2010-08-14 . 2013-02-20.
  11. http://www.usm.edu/sites/default/files/groups/fay-b-kaigler-childrens-book-festival/pdf/magnolia_2013_nominees.pdf Magnolia Award 2013 Nominees
  12. http://www.goldensower.org/nugget/lists/2011_2012nominees.pdf Golden Sower Award 2011-2012 Nominees
  13. Web site: childrenschoiceaward - 2011 Nominees . Childrenschoiceaward.wikispaces.com . 2013-02-20.
  14. Web site: Buckaroo Book Award Book Lists : Campbell County Public Library System : Gillette and Wright WY . Ccpls.org . 2013-02-20.
  15. Web site: Area Education Agency 267 . Area Education Agency 267 . Awards.iasl.iowapages.org . 2013-02-20.
  16. Web site: 2010 Storytelling World Resource Awards . Storytellingworld.com . 2013-02-20.
  17. Web site: NSW Premier's Book Challenge: Book list . Products.schools.nsw.edu.au . 2014-01-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140202144559/https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/prc/booklist/listBooksByTitle.html?letter=I&levelId=1 . 2014-02-02 . dead .
  18. http://childrensbooksheal.com/2013/01/07/i-need-my-monster/ "I Need My Monster"
  19. http://bookscoops.com/2009/10/09/i-need-my-monster-by-amanda-noll-illustrated-by-howard-mcwilliam/ "I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll Illustrated by Howard McWilliam"
  20. http://justonemorebook.com/2009/03/07/accept-no-substitute-i-need-my-monster/ "Accept No Substitute: I Need My Monster"
  21. Web site: I Need My Monster . Bookverdict.com . 2013-02-20.
  22. http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-9799746-2-5 "I Need My Monster"
  23. Web site: I Need My Monster, by Amanda Noll . Booklist Online . 2013-02-20.
  24. Web site: Pouroulis . Anita . I NEED MY MONSTER by Amanda Noll, Howard McWilliam Kirkus . Kirkusreviews.com . 2013-02-20.

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