I Need My Monster facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | Amanda Noll |
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| Illustrator | Howard McWilliam |
| Country | United States of America |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Picture book |
| Publisher | Flashlight Press |
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Publication date
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2009 |
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| ISBN | 0979974623 |
| OCLC | 828197787 |
| Followed by | Hey, That's MY Monster! |
I Need My Monster is a fun picture book for kids. It was written by Amanda Noll and illustrated by Howard McWilliam. Flashlight Press first published the book in 2009.
Since it came out, I Need My Monster has been translated into many languages. These include Korean, German, Hebrew, Ukrainian, and Chinese. Scholastic Book Club also released a paperback version.
In 2013, Pony Tale made an interactive app based on the book. Later, in 2014, a popular children's reading website called Storyline Online filmed Rita Moreno reading I Need My Monster. Rita Moreno is a famous actress known for West Side Story.
Contents
About the Story
The book is about a boy named Ethan. He loves sleeping with his favorite monster, who lives under his bed. This monster helps him sleep soundly every night.
But one night, Ethan looks under his bed and finds a note. The note says his monster, Gabe, has gone fishing. It also says Gabe will be back in a week.
Ethan tries to find other monsters to take Gabe's place. Many different monsters appear under his bed. But none of them are quite right. Ethan really misses Gabe and wants his own monster back!
More Monster Adventures
The story of Ethan and his monsters continues in other books.
Hey, That's MY Monster!
A sequel to the book, Hey, That's MY Monster!, came out in 2016. In this book, Ethan has a new challenge. His little sister won't stay in her bed. Ethan tries to find a monster scary enough to help her fall asleep.
In 2017, Lily Tomlin read Hey, That's MY Monster! for Storyline Online. Lily Tomlin is another well-known actress.
Are You My Monster?
In 2019, Flashlight Press published Are You My Monster?. This is a board book for babies and toddlers. It features the same monster-loving boy from the other books. He is looking for a monster that matches his drawing. He describes his monster as green, with a long tail, pointy nails, and big teeth. He checks out many funny monsters until he finds the perfect one. It turns out to be his favorite stuffed monster toy!
How I Met My Monster
A prequel, which tells a story that happened before I Need My Monster, was released. It is called How I Met My Monster. This book came out on November 1, 2019.
Awards and Special Mentions
I Need My Monster has won several awards and honors.
State Awards
The book won five awards from different states:
- Alabama Camellia Award (2010–11)
- Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award (2011)
- California Young Readers Medal (2011–12)
- Georgia Picture Storybook Award (2011–12)
- Nevada Young Reader Award (2011–12)
National Recognition
I Need My Monster was also listed on several national award lists:
- Mississippi Magnolia Children's Choice Award list (2012–13)
- Nebraska Golden Sower Award (2011–12) – 2nd place
- South Dakota Prairie Bud Award (2011–12) – 3rd place
- Virginia Reader's Choice Award Primary list (2012–13)
- Washington Children's Choice Book Award (2010-2011) – 2nd place
- Wyoming Buckaroo Award (2011–12) – 2nd runner-up
- Iowa Regional Goldfinch Award (2009–10) – winner
- Storytelling World Award Honor Book (2010)
- Indie Next Kids' Pick (Summer 2009)
- NSW Premier Reading Challenge Book in Australia
- Scholastic Book Club Selection
