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Baby Monster
"We created a monster!” They were filled with delight. What happened next was such a fright…
A baby monster that is loud, fussy, and picky about food can be hard to care for, wreaking havoc everywhere. But as two exhausted scientists find out, a baby monster can also be what makes them a family. They created a monster! But will they survive their greatest experiment?
Reviews:
"Pfeiffer’s exclamatory rhyming text and Barker’s comical watercolor, ink, and colored pencil images help create a light and silly tone." - Publishers Weekly
“…A hilarious spin on new parenthood… Clever and cute. This delightful twist on the classic tale of ‘bringing home baby’ is filled with outrageous comedy that will appeal to both younger readers and their adult caregivers, especially those who remember bringing home their own monster for the first time. The ink-and-watercolor-style illustrations fit the tone of the story perfectly; in particular, the expressive main characters, from the positively adorable reptilian monster baby to the increasingly exhausted/satisfied parents, even to their possibly Frankenweenie-inspired pet dog, who provides one of the book’s sweetest jokes… The length is perfect for a storytime, the rhyming text is fun to read aloud… Baby Bookworm approved!” - The Baby Bookworm (read the whole review here)
“BABY MONSTER is one seriously funny story that follows a scientist couple (that live on 12 Beaker Street 🧪) as they attempt their best experiment yet!… This book has rhyming text and silly illustrations that make for a fun read-aloud! Baby Monster is not spooky by any means but fits well with a Halloween / Monster theme if you enjoy making book lists. This book would also make a funny and sweet gift for parents or siblings to be.” - Dani, @onemorebookmama
-A 2020 Booksellers Recommend Title
Watch the book trailer below!
Publication Information
List Price: $17.99
ISBN: 978-1-936669-91-2
Publication Date: November 17, 2020
Format: Hardcover
Dimensions: 11" x 9"
Page Count: 32
Ages: 4-8
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About the Author:
Andrea Pfeiffer is a lifelong reader and bookseller of ten years. While Baby Monster is her first children’s book, she has been writing short stories since her own childhood in Lexington, KY. She currently lives in Cincinnati, OH with her mad scientist husband and their own baby monster. www.andreapfeifferbooks.com
Baby Monster Fun Activity Sheets
Enjoy this fun downloadable and printable activities inspired by our picture book, Baby Monster!
About the Illustrator:
Erin Barker is the author and illustrator of Mr. Pumpkin’s Tea Party, and the illustrator of What Is Soft?. She loves watching bad sci-fi movies, eating bug-shaped sour gummies, and drawing nerds with glasses. She lives in Cincinnati, OH with several dying house plants. www.erinbarkerillustration.com
