I’m at excited to be taking part in The Monsters Of Marymount Mansion, hosted by The Children’s Book Review. Check out my review below and don’t forget to enter the giveaway!
The Monsters Of Marymount Mansion
Written By Gregory G. Allen
Illustrated By Shelby Goodwin
Illustrated Chapter Book
128 Pages
Ages 7+
ASD Publishing
ISBN-13: 9780996102940
Meet Toby: a young monster who has skin like a fish, fur like a dog, and smells like cotton candy when he gets excited. He lives with his family in the basement of Marymount Mansion and once a year ventures out into the real world when everyone is dressed for Halloween. Toby becomes frustrated with hiding below ground and sets off on an all-important quest.
My Review
A superb Fall read with a message that will last a lifetime! Toby is a monster who lives in a basement with his family. The owner of the house, Celeste, keeps them company and takes care of them. She also allows them to go out on Halloween night so that they can enjoy the rest of the world without being discovered. However, once Toby gets a taste he will keep wanting more and more. Will Toby be able to fit in? I thought the world building was phenomenal for the size of the book – the characters well drawn out. The fact that when Toby gets excited he smells like cotton candy?? So very unique and inventive. I think this story will be really relatable especially for kids that have to move or just feel like they don’t fit. A great book that I definitely recommend!
Meet The Makers
Gregory G. Allen is an award-winning author, screenwriter, filmmaker, and actor. His children’s books include Chicken Boy: The Adventures of a Superhero with Autism, Chicken Boy Deals with Doctors & Dentists, and Irving the Theater Nut! He is a member of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and The Dramatist Guild. The idea for his monster book goes back to the first musical he ever wrote, which was produced for the stage when he was 15, with the message that it’s okay to be different.
For more information, visit gregsimagination.com.
Shelby Goodwin is an illustrator, letterer, graphic designer, and all-around creative living in Hoboken, NJ. She is extremely passionate about children’s media and the power of art to romanticize the everyday. When she is not making things, she can be found with her spouse and three cats exploring new places, eating pastries, or cuddling up in her favorite reading chair.
For more information, visit heartonmysleevedesign.com.
Enter for the chance to win a signed paperback copy of The Monsters of Marymount Mansion, a signed paperback copy of each of the author’s previous picture books** (Chicken Boy: The Amazing Adventures of a Superhero with Autism, Chicken Boy: A Superhero with Autism Deals with Doctors & Dentists, and Irving the Theater Nut!), and a $50 Amazon gift card to buy other books! **All books teach children not to fear those who are different and to be proud of themselves FOR those differences.
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A signed paperback copy of The Monsters of Marymount Mansion
- A signed paperback copy of Chicken Boy: The Amazing Adventures of a Superhero with Autism
- A signed paperback copy of Chicken Boy: A Superhero Deals with Doctors and Dentists
- A signed paperback copy of Irving the Theater Nut
- A $50 Amazon Gift Card
Four (4) winners receive:
- A signed paperback copy of The Monsters of Marymount Mansion
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Huge thanks to The Children’s Book Review and Gregory for my gifted copy! Grab yours below!
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