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Book SynopsisOne night, when Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note instead: 'Gone fishing. Back in a week - Gabe'. What will Ethan do? He needs a monster under his bed. How is he supposed to get to sleep if his monster is gone? Substitute monsters appear, but none are just right.
Trade Review"Beautifully moody illustrations give this story its atmosphere of dark spookiness. The colours glow and these excellent monsters are the most interesting range of characters imaginable." -- Scholastic.co.uk July 2009
"My name is Annabel and I am 6 years old. Last night I read 'I need my monster' to my Mummy. I thought it was a really clever story and I really liked the pictures. I particularly liked the bit where Gabe said 'I'd like to nibble your pinky'. I really enjoyed this story and so I will definitely tell my friends about this book at school tomorrow but I would not like my own monster under my bed because it would mean I could not get out of bed!" - Reviewed by Annabel aged 6 on whatsgoodtodo.com November 2011
"Dramatic in perspective, McWilliam's exaggerated, digitally colored art renders the monsters in a spectrum of neon hues and outlandish shapes. The collaborators ably balance some bedtime chills with humor, and Ethan's enthusiasm for his monster should prove infectious." --Publishers Weekly
"A fun nighttime read for those who enjoy a bit of shiver as they are tucked in to bed . . . a great read-aloud for a slightly older audience at a night-themed story hour." --School Library Journal
"Noll turns the tables on monster fears by introducing readers to Ethan, a little boy who can't fall asleep without the ragged breathing and claw-scratching of his favorite monster, Gabe." --Booklist
"A clever anxiety-defuser and an unusually well done double-debut." --Kirkus Reviews
"A perfect read-aloud for squirmy youngsters, especially boys . . . exquisitely creepy, perfect for. . . all monster-lovers." --The Sacramento Bee
"Between the simple hilarity of the story itself and the amazing, gorgeous illustrations, I Need My Monster is a brilliant piece of picture book work." --A Patchwork of Books
"A must read for any discerning monster lover. A perfect bedtime companion. I'm keeping one copy on the nightstand, and one under the bed!" --Edward Hemingway, author, Bump in the Night
"The same kids who loved Neil Gaiman's The Wolves in the Walls are sure to appreciate I Need My Monster too. Highly recommended." --Monster Librarian.com
