Monster chefs
“Little monsters following along at home will also likely clamor to try out their baking skills.” ―BCCB
“Delicious! Especially when decorated with eyeballs.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“With its repetition and motif of wee animals outsmarting ogres, this has the feel of a folktale, but it is never stodgy, thanks to the adorable, and often hilarious, watercolor depictions of the beasties. Bonus(?): a recipe for Eyeball Cupcakes.” ―Booklist
The prince’s new pet
“With delightfully glum artwork, some bounding action (helped by a few comics-style compositions), a few sincerely scary moments, and a wooglefoof that's so feisty and adorable that kids will want to snuggle him right off the pages, this picture book strikes an appealing Tim Burtonesque chord of dark deviousness and wide-eyed wonder.” ―Booklist
“A furry, colorful creature brings life to a black-and-white, Edward Gorey-esque kingdom. After reading, invite students to create their own monochromatic tales.” ―Scholastic Instructor
“Anderson (Nighty Night, Sleepy Sleeps) channels Jules Feiffer and Norton Juster with a dollop of Roald Dahl, cranking up the tension with moment-by-moment panel sequences, particularly in the climactic events that have the prince and color catcher teetering on the edge of an abyss. ” ―Publishers Weekly
“Careful readers will chuckle at the wordplay. They may also wonder who sent the package to the prince in the first place, and they will cheer when happiness is restored in the kingdom. Long live the wooglefoof!” ―School Library Journal
“Creepy, kooky and deftly delivered, this dark story offers a bright ending for readers who might think they've just outgrown fairy tales.” ―Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
