BLOG TOUR : Smarter Than a Monster: A Survival Guide by Brandon Mull
ABOUT THE BOOK
No monster wants you to read this book. The more you know about monsters, the more you will know how to defeat them.
Little kids have big fears, which they often imagine to be scary creatures, like monsters. But this book helps explain how knowing "Monster Facts" can help kids outwit them.
Want to avoid monsters?
Fact: Monsters love dirt and grime, so when faced with two kids, the monster will choose the dirty one every time.
And if toys and clothes are all over the floor, you may get ambushed by a mess-loving monster.
Survival Tip: Take baths and keep your room clean.
Smarter Than a Monster will arm young readers with practical advice in this innovative and imaginative parenting tool that teaches common sense and positive and healthy habits.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brandon Mull is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Fablehaven, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms series. A kinetic thinker, Brandon enjoys bouncy balls, squeezable stress toys, and popping
bubble wrap. He lives in Utah in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his four children and a dog named Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Brandon loves meeting his readers and hearing about
their experiences with his books.
www.brandonmull.com
Follow the author on Instagram @writerbrandon and Facebook @authorbrandonmull
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Mike Walton has been a professional illustrator for more than twenty years. He earned his B.A. in Illustration from art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. He’s worked in animation, comic books, web comics, trading cards, and all manner of media throughout his career. Smarter Than a Monster is his debut children’s book. He currently resides in Southern California and considers himself a nerd who loves visiting Disneyland attending the San Diego Comic Con.
REVIEW
This book by bestselling author, Brandon Mull, informs children about how to deal with monsters. It provides advice on the places monsters like to hide, and how to avoid becoming a monster snack. For parents, the book makes for a fun way to teach children the importance of brushing your teeth, taking baths, and keeping your room clean. I liked his point that Halloween is the safest day because monsters think its a big parade in their honor. A fun way to talk to children about over-active imaginations as well as making good choices and problem-solving. While the illustrations weren't my favorite, they are cute enough. And the monsters aren't too scary.
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