The Horn Book Guide

EASY READERS

Van Leeuwen, Jean

Amanda Pig and the Awful, Scary Monster

48 pp. | Fogelman | May, 2003 | Trade ISBN 0-8037-2766-6 $$13.99

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Ann Schweninger. Amanda Pig is back, facing a new challenge, this a somewhat darker one than usual: overcoming her nighttime fear of monsters. But, as usual, this author-artist team demonstrates a solid understanding of childhood feelings and family dynamics. Amanda ends up using words to conquer her fears--just right for such an "almost grown up" pig and her newly independent readers.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2003