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Gravel, Elise

I Want a Monster!

40 pp. | HarperCollins/Tegen | March, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-0-06-241533-2 $17.99
(4) K-3 Winnie's friends all have pet monsters; why shouldn't she? Once Papa is persuaded, they make a trip to the Monsterium, choose an adorable Oogly-Wump, and name him Gus. Gus is more work than expected, but Winnie's enthusiasm prevails. Though the joke runs a bit long, Gravel's playful take on the new-pet trope employs dynamic comics-style illustrations full of sly visual humor.
Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac

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