Tickle Monster

Product DescriptionThis engaging picture book prompts young children to face their fear of monsters and take charge of the situation! The reader is prompted to tickle various parts of a monster, constructing the creature and repurposing his parts into a far less threatening scene. His horns become the moon, his legs and arms become trees, his nose becomes a car.... Slowly but surely, the monsters shapes build a peaceful night-time landscape. Manceaus bold, geometric illustrations create a deceptively simple visual narrative that encourages readers to see the parts as well as the whole. Reminiscent of Ed emberleys go away, big Green monster!, this book empowers the child to be brave and clever in the face of adversity.ReviewThis book has strong visual appeal with illustrations that are simple yet eye-catching. This is an effective tale about independently and creatively overcoming a fear. VERDICT A solid choice as a reassuring bedtime story... -- School Library JournalThroughout the story, the childs teasing tone perfectly matches the monsters expression as it loses more parts... This book puts children in control of fears. At the end, the narrator warns the monster if it returns, I will tickle you again! This well-executed and graphically appealing book invites participation and would be fun to act out. Children also could use colored pieces of paper to create (and rearrange) their own monsters. -- BooklistSTARRED REVIEW The whole is quite elegant in the execution of its dramatic design and the demonstration of how the child copes with fear independently, without calling on a parent.-- Kirkus ReviewsAbout the AuthorEdouard Manceau graduated from the Beaux-arts at Angers. He has become renowned as an author of childrens picture books in France, and he is a rising star in the U.S. He has two forthcoming books: Hatch, Little Egg (PGW, 9-2014) and My Little Library (Chronicle, 8-2014). He lives in Toulouse, France.