Quit Calling Me a Monster [Hardcover]

The talented creators ofI Will Chomp You!brilliantly frame the struggle to buck stereotypes and learn empathy in this monster’s hilarious lament.
 
Floyd Peterson is so much more than shaggy purple fur and pointy monster teeth—
why can’t people just see him forhim? Jory John and Bob Shea have struck gold in creating a knee-slapping, read-it-again story that will start a valuable discussion about how we treat others and how it feels to be seen as “different.”Floyd Peterson is sick and tired of being called a monster. “Just because I have horns. And wild eyes. And clompy feet. And long toenails. And crazy hair. And fangs. And a huge, toothy smile that glows in the dark.” That doesn’t mean that he’s a monster. Children really hurt his feelings when they scream and run when he is grocery shopping or simply trying to sleep under a bed. He thinks it’s time everyone learned some manners and called him by his real name, Floyd Peterson. Luckily, by the end of the text, Floyd has finally made himself heard while hiding in a closet. Shea’s signature illustrations with bold lines and vivid colors are a perfect match for the minimal text on each page. Pairing this book with Ed Emberley’s Go Away, Big Green Monster or Jon Stone’s The Monster at the End of This Book will make a fun, interactive monster-themed storytime even more enjoyable. VERDICT A perfect choice for a rollicking read-aloud, library collections, and picture book fans everywhere.— School Library Journal, July 2016 (starred review)  

It’s not like I ever call you names, do I? I could easily be like, ‘Look at that little
meat snack over there.’” A pear-shaped, purple-fur-covered, er, creature speaks
directly to listeners. “I’m no monster! Just because I have horns. Andl“+