Synopses & Reviews
A boy walks through a forest full of snakes and wolves and bears, but this boy isn't afraid because he knows they'll stay out of his way. The scary monster in this forest won't stay out of his way, though. He pops out at the boy and growls! But the brave boy just keeps walking along because he doesn't believe in monsters. This sets the monster to begging and begging for the boy to believe in him, even just a smidge. Will the boy ever agree?
This unusual monster story, with thrills and fangs and growls, shows that a little confidence and a lot of courage can shrink fears to a size that might even be a little cuddly.
Review
andquot;Sharing a surreal sense of logic and elegance, Williams and Swiatkowska convey a mood that's both dreamy and reassuringly matter-of-fact. Swiatkowska (The Earth Shook: A Persian Tale) is in particularly fine form, with wry drawings that range from florid to schematic, and clever collages that underscore the silliness of conventional wisdom.andquot;--Publishers Weekly, starred review
Synopsis
A young boy shows the monster in the woods that he's not afraid. This unusual story, with thrills and fangs and growls, shows that a little confidence and a lot of courage can shrink fears to a size that might even be a little cuddly. Full color.
Synopsis
A little boy walks through a very ordinary forest and encounters an extraordinary monster.
About the Author
C. K. WILLIAMS is an acclaimed poet and winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey, and spends his summers in France.Gabi Swiatkowska,andnbsp;a winner ofandnbsp;the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award, has illustrated many beautiful books for children, including My Name isandnbsp;Yoon by Helen Recorvitsandnbsp;. She lives in France.andnbsp;andnbsp;