As a digital subscriber, you’ll receive unlimited access to Horn Book web exclusives and extensive archives, as well as access to our highly searchable Guide/Reviews Database.
To access other site content, visit The Horn Book homepage.
To continue you need an active subscription to hbook.com.
Subscribe now to gain immediate access to everything hbook.com has to offer, as well as our highly searchable Guide/Reviews Database, which contains tens of thousands of short, critical reviews of books published in the United States for young people.
Thank you for registering. To have the latest stories delivered to your inbox, select as many free newsletters as you like below.
No thanks. Return to article
(4)
1-3
Illustrated by
Sally Gardner.
In her heavily illustrated journal, Polly writes about having to postpone her birthday celebration when she comes down with chicken pox. From start to finish, Polly's world is self-centered and melodramatic. By the end of the book, however, she is healthy, has two new pet kittens, and has a late birthday party. The book is slight but a quick read for those new to chapter books.
32 pp.
| Hyperion
| June, 2001
|
TradeISBN 0-7868-0732-6$$15.99
(3)
PS
Illustrated by
Ross Collins.
Little Monster wants to be a space explorer but worries about leaving his parents. However, after discussing his future adventures with Father Monster, he concludes "you have to be lonely to do some things." And of course, he'll return to his parents someday. The satisfying story of Little Monster remaining in charge of his fantasy is accompanied by whimsical illustrations, which effectively portray his imaginary journey.
32 pp.
| Hyperion
| June, 1999
|
TradeISBN 0-7868-0482-3$$15.99
(3)
PS
Illustrated by
Ross Collins.
Imagination in high gear, Little Monster asks his mom what would happen if he woke up tomorrow to find all kinds of scary things--a big, black hole in his floor, a giant spider, a fire, etc. His mother answers with a scenario just as imaginative as his--but much brighter, as she instead pictures the wonderful day they could have. The odd but friendly looking monsters in the large illustrations match the offbeat but comforting story.