What to do with a child who doesn't fit into the family? How about swapping out for a monster who does fit in, and vice versa? Maybe not. Cute, though.Library copy
This was touted as a sleeper on the fall Candlewick list. Kirkus has said, "Hodgkinson's mixed-media artwork is the real star." It reminds me somewhat of Lauren Child. I love the story. Even though you might predict where the story is going, the conclusion is very satisfying. A successful contempora...
Uncannily in the style of Lauren Child. If this isn't a pseudonym, I'd have to think it was a blatant steal. Even the kids noticed.Of course, since we like Lauren Child, and cats, we loved it.