I Need My Monster

I Need My Monster
Written by Amanda Noll and Illustrated by Howard McWilliam
2009

One night, a boy looks under his bed for his monster, only to discover a note that says he's gone fishing for a week. The boy knows that Gabe is his perfect monster, but tries to find a substitute anyway. We meet Herbert, Ralph, Cynthia, and Mack, but they all determine that the boy is way too picky! The boy had all but given up home when he hears some familiar creaking and scratching coming from underneath his bed.


I absolutely loved this book! Monsters under the bed is definitely something that most kids can relate to. While reading it to myself I could hear all of the different monster voices in my head. This would be a great book to use with a writing lesson on adjectives because of all of the great descriptions. The illustrations are great, and leave just enough up to the imagination.