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The talented creators of I Will Chomp You! brilliantly frame the struggle to buck stereotypes and learn empathy in this monster's hilarious lament.
Floyd Peterson is so much more than shaggy purple fur and pointy monster teeth-
why can't people just see him for him ? 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."
Author Notes
Jory John is a New York Times bestselling author of books and two-time E.B. White Read-Aloud Honor Recipient. Jory's books include the New York Times bestselling novel "The Terrible Two," the award-winning picture book "Goodnight Already!" and the national bestseller "All my friends are dead" and a sequel, "All my friends are still dead," which received the 2013 ALA Reluctant Young Readers Award. Jory's forthcoming picture books include "Quit Calling Me a Monster!" and "Penguin Problems".
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2-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 Go Away, Big Green Monster or Jon Stone's The Monster at the End of This Book 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.-Brooke Newberry, La Crosse Public Library, WI © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
In this extended monologue from the team behind I Will Chomp You!, a hairy, purple, bean-shaped blob with claws argues that being called a monster-as natural as it might seem-hurts his feelings. "Mommy, save me from that monster!" hollers one child as Shea pictures the monster in the supermarket with his reading glasses on, checking out the Monster Bran. "It's not like I ever call you names, do I?" the creature asks. He eventually concedes the point ("Okay! I'm technically a monster") but notes that he would rather be called by name: "Please call me Floyd Peterson from now on." A final, deadpan flurry of speech balloons demonstrates the difference: "Daddy, I think there's a monster in my closet!" "No, son, it's just Floyd Peterson." "Oh... okay. Good night." Though this is broadly an examination of fear, it's also a look at the damage wrought by generalizing. In that last exchange, readers see that calling the monster Floyd brings him closer, makes him known-a friend, almost. It's not just good comedy but a genuinely thought-provoking exercise. Ages 3-7. Agent: Steven Malk, Writers House. (Aug.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
The creators of I Will Chomp You (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 you that little meat snack over there. Floyd, front and center on almost every page, is a fuzzy purple monster sorry, creature 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?--Reagan, Maggie Copyright 2016 Booklist