Monsters Are Real!: and other fun facts

by Hannah Eliot, Aaron Spurgeon (Illustrator)

Overview

Did you know that monsters are real?! This book is filled with fun facts about dragons, vampires, the Yeti, and more!

Did you know that the Yeti roams around Mount Everest, the tallest peak on the entire planet?
How about that the Loch Ness monster is said to be a living dinosaur or even a sea serpent that swam into the lake before it became landlocked?
Or that the word “dragon” comes from the ancient Greek word “draconta,” meaning “to watch”? That’s why we often read about dragons guarding treasure!

Filled with tons of cool facts about the scariest monsters and other crazy creatures, plus colorful, humorous illustrations, this latest book in the Did You Know? series is sure to be a hit!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781481467810
Publisher:	Little Simon
Publication date:	07/26/2016
Series:	Did You Know?
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Hannah Eliot is a children’s book editor who lives in Vermont. Her favorite activities include editing (of course), writing, drawing, and spending time with her family!

Aaron Spurgeon is a professional artist working in the animation industry. Aaron’s credits include Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 and the Mickey Mouse shorts, as well as several unreleased animation projects. When not working on movies, Aaron enjoys doing illustrations based on historical city locales and mentoring young artists. Aaron and his family live in Pasadena, California.

Editorial Reviews

10/01/2016
Gr 2–4—Using a humorous, conversational tone, Eliot takes her readers through a substantial gallery of monsters that fall roughly into three categories. The first describes real animals that have characteristics that could be considered monsterlike, but are nonetheless real, such as the platypus, the giant squid, and the Komodo dragon. The second category covers creatures that are the result of vivid imaginations, such as King Kong, Godzilla, and Dracula. The third category includes beings possibly based on or inspired by real animals (e.g., did the narwhal and the oryx inspire tales of unicorns?). Spurgeon's colorful cartoon illustrations match the lighthearted tone of the text and will have lots of child appeal. VERDICT While not an essential mythology purchase, this title is sure to find an enthusiastic audience.—Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ

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